Numbers 34:16

16 Then the Lord said to Moses,

Numbers 34:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 34:16

And the Lord spake unto Moses
At the same time that he gave him the bounds of the land of Canaan, which was to be divided between the nine tribes and a half; and that this might be done in the most impartial manner, and to the satisfaction of them all, he gave orders to Moses:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 34:16 In-Context

14 The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh have already received their land.

15 These two and one-half tribes received land east of the Jordan River, across from Jericho."

16 Then the Lord said to Moses,

17 "These are the men who will divide the land: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun.

18 Also take one leader from each tribe to help divide the land.