Joshua 14:2
drawing lots <01486> [lot.]
Though God had sufficiently pointed out by the predictions of Jacob and Moses what portions he designed for each tribe, yet we readily discern an admirable proof of His wisdom, in the orders he gave to decide them by lot. By this means the false interpretations which might have been given to the words of Jacob and Moses were prevented; and by striking at the root of whatever might occasion jealousies and disputes among the tribes, he evidently secured the honesty of those appointed to distribute the conquered lands of Canaan. Besides, the success of this method gave a fresh proof of the divinity of the Jewish religion, and the truth of its oracles. Each tribe finding itself placed by lot exactly in the spot where Jacob and Moses foretold, it was evident that Providence had equally directed both the predictions and that lot; and it would be the greatest folly and presumption not to acknowledge the inspiration of God in the words of Jacob and Moses; the direction of his hand in the lot, and his providence in the event.
Joshua 14:1
Eleazar <0499> [which Eleazar.]
Joshua 14:1
Eleazar <0499> [which Eleazar.]
Joshua 14:1
Eleazar <0499> [which Eleazar.]
Joshua 14:1
Eleazar <0499> [which Eleazar.]
Joshua 24:5
sent <07971> [sent.]
struck <05062> [plagued.]
Nehemiah 11:1
leaders <08269> [the rulers.]
cast lots <01486 05307> [cast lots.]
Jerusalem certainly had many inhabitants at this time, but not sufficient to preserve the city, which was now encompassed with a wall, the building of which was going on fast. Nehemiah, therefore, obliged one-tenth of the country people to come and dwell in it, that the population might be sufficient for the defence of the city. Some volunteered their services, which was at that time considered a sacrifice to patriotism; as Jerusalem then afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger: hence "the people blessed them that willingly offered themselves."
one ..... ten <0259 06235> [one of ten.]
holy <06944> [the holy.]
Proverbs 16:33
Jonah 1:7
one <0376> [every.]
cast .............. overtaken ..... cast <05307> [and let.]
whose fault <07945> [for.]
lots .................. lots ...... out <01486> [and the.]
Acts 1:26
they cast <1325> [they.]
Matthias <3159> [Matthias.]
