Numbers 26:56

According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.”

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WEBBE

According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.”

BSB

Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”

KJV

According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.

ASV

According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.

BBE

As it is ordered by the decision of the Lord, let distribution be made between those who are more in number and those who are less.

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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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