Jos 7:16-18, 13:7, 14:1-2, 15:1, 18:6, 10, 1Sa 14:41, Act 1:24-26, Rom 14:19 | TSK | STEP

Joshua 7:16-18

rose up.

3:1; Ge 22:3; Ps 119:60; Ec 9:10

and brought.

Ge 38:30

Zarah.

Nu 26:20; 1Ch 2:4-7

was taken.

Nu 32:23; 1Sa 14:42; Pr 13:21; Jer 2:26; Ac 5:1-10

Joshua 13:7

Nu 26:53-56; 33:54; 32:2-14; Eze 47:13-23; 48:23-29

Joshua 14:1-2

1 The nine tribes and a half are to have their inheritance by lot.

6 Caleb by privilege obtains Hebron.

which Eleazar.

Nu 34:17-29

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.

Nu 26:55,56; 33:54; 34:13; Ps 16:5,6; Pr 16:33; 18:18; Mt 25:34

Joshua 15:1

1 The borders of the lot Judah.

13 Caleb's portion and conquest.

16 Othniel, for his valour, hath Achsah, Caleb's daughter, to wife.

18 She obtains a blessing of her father.

21 The cities of Judah.

63 The Jebusites unconquered.

A.M. 2561. B.C. 1443. An. Ex. Is. 48. This then was thelot. The geography of the sacred writings presents many difficulties, occasioned by the changes which Canaan has undergone, especially for the last 2,000 years. Many of the ancient towns and villages have had their names so totally changed that their former appellations are no longer discernible; several lie buried under their own ruins, and others have been so long destroyed that not a vestige of them remains. On these accounts it is very difficult to ascertain the precise situation of many places mentioned in these chapters; but this cannot in any measure affect the truth of the narrative.

14:2; Nu 26:55,56

even to the.

Nu 33:36,37; 34:3-5; Eze 47:19

Joshua 18:6

that I may cast.

8,10; 14:2; Nu 26:54,55; 33:54; 34:13; Ps 105:11; Pr 16:33; 18:18

Ac 13:19

Joshua 18:10

cast lots.

6,8; Pr 18:18; Eze 47:22; 48:29; Mt 27:35; Ac 13:19

before the Lord.

Ps 16:5,6; 47:4; 61:5; Joh 17:2; Ac 26:18; Col 1:12

1 Samuel 14:41

Therefore.Both the Septuagint and Vulgate add much to this verse: [Kai eipe Saoul, Kyrie Lo Theos Israel, ti Loti ouk apekrithes to doulo sou semeron? ei en emoi e en lonathan to Luio mou he adikia, Kyrie ho Theos Israel dos delous kai ean tade eipe, dos de to lao sou Israel, dos de osioteta, k.t.l.] {Et dixit Saul ad Dominum Deum Israel; Domine Deus Israel da indicium: quid est quòd non responderis servo tuo hodie? Si in me, aut in Jonatha filio meo est iniquitas hæc, da ostensionem: aut si hæc iniquitas est in populo tuo, da sanctitatem, etc.} "And Saul said [to the Lord God of Israel, Vulg.] Lord God of Israel [give a sign, Vulg.] Why is it that thou has not answered thy servant to-day? If the iniquity be in me, or in my son Jonathan, [O Lord God of Israel, LXX.] make it manifest; and if thou say thus, give to thy people Israel, give mercy," etc., [but Vulg. Or, if this iniquity be in thy people, give sanctification," etc.]

Give a perfect lot. or, Shew the innocent.

Pr 16:33; Ac 1:24

And Saul.

10:20,21; Jos 7:16-18; Jon 1:7

escaped. Heb. went forth.