Numbers 26:56

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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.

Free Bible Version

Every allocation of land is to be divided by casting lots among the tribes, whether large or small.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Their inheritance must be divided among the larger and the smaller clans, distributed to them by random lot.”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

according to the lot is their inheritance apportioned between many and few.'

Context

Inheritance by Lot

⁵⁵Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.⁵⁶Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”

Summary

In Numbers 26:56, God instructs Moses to divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites according to the size of their tribes. This division of land was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to give their descendants a homeland. It also served as a practical way to organize and provide for the Israelite community as they prepared to enter and settle in the Promised Land. This verse highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and His concern for the well-being and prosperity of His people.

Commentary

Numbers 26:56

Inheritance by Lot

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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.

Free Bible Version

Every allocation of land is to be divided by casting lots among the tribes, whether large or small.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Unlocked Literal Bible

Their inheritance must be divided among the larger and the smaller clans, distributed to them by random lot.”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

according to the lot is their inheritance apportioned between many and few.'