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Numbers, 34

1. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

1. Yahweh spoke to Moses and said,

2. Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this [is] the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, [even] the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)

2. "Give the people of Israel this order: When you go into the land of Canaan, this territory will be your inheritance. This is the land of Canaan with its boundaries:

3. Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the coast of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:

3. The southern part of your country will stretch from the wilderness of Zin along the borders of Edom. It will start on the east at the southern end of the Salt Sea.

4. And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:

4. It will then turn south toward the Ascent of the Scorpions and go through Zin as far as Kadeshbarnea. Then it will go northwest toward Hazar-addar and pass through Azmon.

5. And the border shall fetch a compass from Azmon unto the river of Egypt, and the goings out of it shall be at the sea.

5. From Azmon the boundary will turn toward the valley at the border of Egypt and end at the Big Sea (the Mediterranean Sea).

6. And [as for] the western border, ye shall even have the great sea for a border: this shall be your west border.

6. The Big Sea will be your western boundary.

7. And this shall be your north border: from the great sea ye shall point out for you mount Hor:

7. For your northern boundary you will draw a line from the Big Sea to Mount Hor,

8. From mount Hor ye shall point out [your border] unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:

8. then from Mount Hor you will draw a line to the Pass of Hamath, and the boundary will end at Zedad.

9. And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the goings out of it shall be at Hazarenan: this shall be your north border.

9. From there it will go on to Ziphron and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your northern boundary.

10. And ye shall point out your east border from Hazarenan to Shepham:

10. You will then draw your eastern boundary from Hazar-enan to Shepham.

11. And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

11. The boundary will go south from Shepham toward Riblah on the east side of Ain and on to the hills on the eastern shore of Lake Galilee.

12. And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.

12. The boundary will then follow the Jordan and end at the Dead Sea. This will be your land with the boundaries surrounding it."

13. And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:

13. Moses then gave this instruction to the people of Israel: "This is the land you are to divide by lot, which Yahweh has commanded to be given to the remaining nine and a half tribes.

14. For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the house of their fathers, have received [their inheritance]; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance:

14. The tribe of Reuben and the tribe of Gad with its clans and also the half tribe of Manasseh have already been given their land

15. The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side Jordan [near] Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.

15. beyond the Jordan opposite Jericho, to the east, toward the sunrise."

16. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

16. Yahweh spoke to Moses and said:

17. These [are] the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

17. "These are the names of those who will share out the land: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun,

18. And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land by inheritance.

18. with one leader from each tribe.

19. And the names of the men [are] these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

19. Here are the names of these men: For the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

20. And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

20. for the tribe of Simeon, Shemuel son of Ammihud;

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

21. for the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad son of Chislon;

22. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.

22. for the tribe of Dan, the leader, Bukki son of Jogli;

23. The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

23. for the tribe of Manasseh, the leader Hanniel son of Ephod;

24. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

24. and for the tribe of Ephraim, the leader Kemuel son of Shiphtan;

25. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

25. for the tribe of Zebulun, the leader Elizaphan son of Parnach;

26. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan.

26. for the tribe of Issachar, the leader Paltiel, son of Azzan;

27. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Asher, Ahihud the son of Shelomi.

27. for the tribe of Asher, the leader Ahihud son of Shelomi;

28. And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.

28. for the tribe of Naphtali, the leader Pedahel son of Ammi-hud."

29. These [are they] whom the LORD commanded to divide the inheritance unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.

29. These are the men whom Yahweh commanded to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel as their inheritance.



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34:1-2 - God commands Moses to determine the boundaries of the Promised Land for the Israelites. This clear definition of the boundaries demonstrates the importance of a territory designated and blessed by God for His people (see also Genesis 15:18 and Joshua 1:4).

34:3-5 - The borders of the land of Canaan, described from the south, symbolize the inheritance God promised to Abraham and his descendants. This emphasizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises (see also Genesis 17:8 and Exodus 23:31).

34:6 - The Mediterranean Sea is established as the western border, symbolizing the blessing of a vast and prosperous territory. The mention of the sea as a boundary reflects the abundance and security God provides for His people (see also Deuteronomy 11:24).

34:16-18 - God chooses tribal leaders to divide the land. This reflects the importance of spiritual and organizational leadership among God's people, emphasizing justice and equity (see also Deuteronomy 1:13-15).

34:19-29 - The tribes of Israel receive their representatives for the division of the land. This highlights the importance of organization and responsibility in carrying out God's plan (see also Joshua 14:1-2 and Psalm 16:6).

Versos relacionados con Numbers, 34:

Numbers chapter 34 defines the borders of the Promised Land. How does God define the inheritance of His people? This geographic text describes the boundaries of Canaan and names the leaders responsible for dividing the land. The chapter addresses themes of divine promise, spiritual inheritance, and territorial organization. Numbers 34 prepares Israel for their new life in the promised land. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the territorial themes of this structuring chapter.

Joshua 1:4: "Their territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, to the Great Sea in the west." - This verse describes the borders of the Promised Land, which are detailed in Numbers 34.

Ezekiel 47:13: "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel, with two portions for Joseph.'" - Ezekiel makes reference to the division of the earth, which is prescribed in Numbers 34.

Psalms 78:55: "He drove out nations from before them and gave them their land as an inheritance; settled the tribes of Israel in their tents." - This psalm reflects on the conquest and division of the earth, themes covered in Numbers 34.

Deuteronomy 32:8: "When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when he divided all humanity, he established borders for the peoples according to the number of the children of Israel." - Moses references the division of the nations, which relates to the division of the earth in Numbers 34.

Acts 17:26: "He made all the peoples from one, so that they would populate the entire earth, having determined the previously established times and the exact places in which they should dwell." - Paul talks about God's sovereignty in determining the dwellings of the people, relating to the division of the earth in Numbers 34.

FAQ:

What were the boundaries of the Promised Land described in Numbers 34?

The boundaries of the Promised Land ran from the Desert of Zin in the south to Lebanon in the north, and from the Mediterranean in the west to the Jordan River and the Dead Sea in the east. (Numbers 34:1-12)

Who were the leaders appointed to divide the Promised Land among the tribes?

Moses appointed Eleazar the high priest and Joshua, along with a leader from each tribe, to divide the Promised Land among the Israelites. (Numbers 34:16-29)

What was the role of Eleazar and Joshua in dividing the Promised Land?

Eleazar and Joshua were responsible for overseeing the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel, ensuring that the process was fair. (Numbers 34:17)

Which tribes received inheritances east of the Jordan?

The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh received inheritances east of the Jordan before the Promised Land was divided to the west. (Numbers 34:13-15)

How was the division of the Promised Land made according to God's will?

The division of the Promised Land was done by lot, as God instructed, ensuring that each tribe received its fair share. (Numbers 34:13)


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