Joshua 17:5

"They came to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the princes, saying, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the communal and divinely ordained nature of land distribution in Israel, emphasizing that the people saw their inheritance as a fulfillment of God's command through Moses. It underscores how they sought authoritative validation for their rightful share among their tribes, ensuring that their claims were grounded in divine will and community unity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ten portions -i. e. five for the five families descended from the male children of Gilead, and five others for the five daughters of Zelophehad, who represented the sixth family, the Hepherites.

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