God here appoints men to divide the land to them. So sure must they feel of victory and success while God fought for them, that the persons are named who should be intrusted with the dividing of the land.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 34:17
Commentary on Numbers 34:16-29
(Read Numbers 34:16-29)
God here appoints men to divide the land to them. So sure must they feel of victory and success while God fought for them, that the persons are named who should be intrusted with the dividing of the land.