Numeri 34:18

18 Und je einen Fürsten vom Stamme sollt ihr nehmen, um das Land als Erbe auszuteilen.

Numeri 34:18 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 34:18

And ye shall take one prince out of every tribe
That is, out of the nine tribes and the half, which are ten in all; of the tribes of Reuben and Gad none were taken, because they had had their inheritance granted them elsewhere; nor of the tribe of Levi, because they were to have no inheritance in the land: to divide the land by inheritance; who being men of honour, understanding, and probity, and naturally concerned for the good of the tribes to which they belonged, would take care that justice be done to each, and that no fraudulent methods were used in drawing the lot; and then take possession according to the lot, and impartially divide the portion assigned among the respective families in the tribes, according to their rank and numbers.

Numeri 34:18 In-Context

16 Und Jehova redete zu Mose und sprach:

17 Dies sind die Namen der Männer, welche euch das Land als Erbe austeilen sollen: Eleasar, der Priester, und Josua, der Sohn Nuns.

18 Und je einen Fürsten vom Stamme sollt ihr nehmen, um das Land als Erbe auszuteilen.

19 Und dies sind die Namen der Männer: für den Stamm Juda: Kaleb, der Sohn Jephunnes;

20 und für den Stamm der Kinder Simeon: Samuel, der Sohn Ammihuds;