Numbers 26:55

Notwithstanding, the land shall be divided by lot. According to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

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WEBBE

Notwithstanding, the land shall be divided by lot. According to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

BSB

Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.

KJV

Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

ASV

Notwithstanding, the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

BBE

But let the distribution of the land be made by the decision of the Lord: by the names of the tribes of their fathers let their heritage be given them.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 52–56

In distributing these tribes, the general rule of equity is prescribed; that to many should be given more, and to fewer less. Though it seems left to the prudence of their prince, the matter at last must be settled by the providence of God, with which all must be satisfied.

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