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Selected Verse: Numbers 26:56 - King James

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Nu 26:56 King James According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
According to the lot ... - This method was adopted not only in order to preclude jealousies and disputes, but also that the several tribes might regard the territories as determined for them by God Himself: compare Pro 16:33.
 
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33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.