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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Leaders for Dividing the Land16Then the LORD said to Moses, 17“These are the names of the men who are to assign the land as an inheritance for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun.… Cross References Then the LORD said to Moses, Exodus 9:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. Exodus 10:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials, that I may perform these miraculous signs of Mine among them, Numbers 1:1 On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: Joshua 14:1-2 Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, as distributed by Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel. / Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. Joshua 19:51 These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land. Deuteronomy 1:38 Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” Joshua 13:7 Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” Joshua 21:1-2 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” Ezekiel 47:13-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. Ezekiel 48:29 This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD. Acts 13:19 And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. Acts 7:45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, Hebrews 4:8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. Psalm 78:55 He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. Nehemiah 9:22-24 You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan. / You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess. / So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, Jump to Previous Moses SpeakethJump to Next Moses SpeakethNumbers 34 1. The borders of the land16. The names of the men who shall divide the land Then the LORD said to Moses, God continued to direct Israel’s preparation for entering Canaan. The instructions that follow identify the leaders appointed to oversee the division of the land among the tribes, showing that the inheritance was assigned under God’s authority rather than by human preference. Moses received these commands as Israel’s mediator and leader, ensuring that the settlement of the land would proceed according to the Lord’s order. Exo 9:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him…”… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is directing the allocation of the Promised Land. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is the mediator between God and the Israelites. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. This chapter deals with the division of this land among the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod is faithful to His promises. The division of the land is a testament to His unwavering commitment to fulfill what He promised to Abraham and his descendants. Leadership and Obedience Moses' role as a leader highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Leaders are called to faithfully execute God's plans, even when they may not see the fulfillment themselves. Divine Guidance The allocation of the land was not left to human decision but was directed by God. This teaches us to seek God's guidance in our decisions and trust His wisdom. Inheritance in Christ Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. This passage encourages us to reflect on the eternal promises we have through faith. Community and Responsibility The division of the land among the tribes underscores the importance of community and shared responsibility. Each tribe had a role and a portion, reminding us of our place and purpose within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 34:16?2. How does Numbers 34:16 guide us in choosing spiritual leaders today? 3. What role did Eleazar and Joshua play in dividing the land? 4. How does Numbers 34:16 connect to God's promises to Abraham's descendants? 5. How can we apply the principles of leadership from Numbers 34:16 in church? 6. What does Numbers 34:16 teach about obedience to God's appointed leaders? 7. What is the significance of Eleazar and Joshua's roles in Numbers 34:16? 8. How does Numbers 34:16 reflect God's authority in land distribution? 9. Why were Eleazar and Joshua chosen to oversee the land division in Numbers 34:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 34? Numbers 34:16, “Then the LORD said to Moses,” is more than a narrative connector. It signals God’s timely, sovereign, and personal guidance as He advances His covenant plan. The verse assures us that the faithful LORD speaks authoritative words to His chosen mediator, moving His people toward their promised inheritance—a pattern fulfilled ultimately in Christ and still experienced by all who listen to His Word today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Additonal Resources Numbers 34:16 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 34:16 Bible Gateway Numbers 34:16 Bible.com Numbers 34:16 NIV |



