Numbers 34:21

Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.

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Interpretation

God here appoints men to divide the land to them. So sure must they feel of victory and success while God fought for them, that the persons are named who should be intrusted with the dividing of the land.

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This thought runs through Numbers 34:21-22.

Numbers 34:21 Numbers 34:22

Glossary

Benjamin Person: Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.
Elidad Tribe: Whom God has loved, son of Chislon, and chief of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those who were appointed to divide the Promised Land among the tribes ( Num. 34:21 ).