King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
These [are] the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"These are the names of the men who will take possession of the land for you: El'azar the cohen and Y'hoshua the son of Nun.
Berean Standard Bible:
“These are the names of the men who are to assign the land as an inheritance for you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun.
American Standard Version:
These are the names of the men that shall divide the land unto you for inheritance: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
These are the names{H8034} of the men{H582} which shall divide{H5157} the land{H776} unto you: Eleazar{H499} the priest{H3548}, and Joshua{H3091} the son{H1121} of Nun{H5126}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 14:1
- ¶ And these [are the countries] which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.
Joshua 19:51
- These [are] the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.
Numbers 13:8
- Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun.
Numbers 13:16
- These [are] the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:17
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Inheritance:** The verse emphasizes the theme of the Promised Land as a divine inheritance for the Israelites, with God himself appointing individuals to oversee its distribution.
- **Leadership and Authority:** It underscores the importance of spiritual and civil leadership working together, as represented by Eleazar the priest and Joshua the military leader.
- **Preparation for Settlement:** The act of dividing the land signifies the transition from a nomadic life in the wilderness to a settled existence in Canaan.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** Numbers 34:17 is set towards the end of the Israelites' 40-year wandering in the wilderness, just before their entry into the Promised Land.
- **Geopolitical Situation:** The Israelites are on the brink of a significant military and spiritual campaign to conquer and inhabit Canaan, a land promised to their ancestors by God.
- **Covenantal Fulfillment:** This moment represents the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to give their descendants the land of Canaan.
- **Leadership Transition:** Moses, the primary leader of the Israelites, is about to pass away, and the leadership is transitioning to Joshua, under the spiritual guidance of Eleazar the priest.
- **Legal Framework:** The division of the land is not only a practical necessity but also a legal one, as it follows the detailed instructions given by God to Moses regarding the boundaries and allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel.
In summary, Numbers 34:17 reflects the themes of divine promise, leadership, and the beginning of a new era for the Israelites as they prepare to inhabit the land promised to them by God, with Eleazar and Joshua playing pivotal roles in this significant transition.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H582
There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
Pronunciation: en-oshe'
Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H5157
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָחַל
Transliteration: nâchal
Pronunciation: naw-khal'
Description: a primitive root; to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate; divide, have (inheritance), take as a heritage, (cause to, give to, make to) inherit, (distribute for, divide (for, for an, by), give for, have, leave for, take (for)) inheritance, (have in, cause to, be made to) possess(-ion). - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H499
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְעָזָר
Transliteration: ʼElʻâzâr
Pronunciation: el-aw-zawr'
Description: from אֵל and עָזַר; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites; Eleazar. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H3091
There are 199 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shoo'-ah
Description: or יְהוֹשֻׁעַ; from יְהֹוָה and יָשַׁע; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader; Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare הוֹשֵׁעַ, יֵשׁוּעַ. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H5126
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נוּן
Transliteration: Nûwn
Pronunciation: noon
Description: or נוֹן; (1 Chronicles 7:27), from נוּן; perpetuity,; Nun or Non, the father of Joshua; Non, Nun.