Numbers 34:1

Introduction

The land of Canaan is described, Num 34:1, Num 34:2. The south quarter, Num 34:3-5. The western border, Num 34:6. The north border, Num 34:7-9. The east border, Num 34:10-12. This land to be divided by lot among the nine tribes and half, Num 34:13; two tribes and half, Reuben and Gad, and the half of Manasseh, having already got their inheritance on the east side of Jordan, Num 34:14, Num 34:15. Eleazar the priest, and Joshua, to assist in dividing the land, Num 34:16, Num 34:17; and with them a chief out of every tribe, Num 34:18. The names of the twelve chiefs, Num 34:19-29.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Canaan was of small extent; as it is here bounded, it is but about 160 miles in length, and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised to the father of the faithful, and the possession of the seed of Israel. This was that little spot of ground, in which alone, for many ages, God was known. This was the vineyard of the Lord, the garden enclosed; but as it is with gardens and vineyards, the narrowness of the space was made up by the fruitfulness of the soil. Though the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, yet few know him, and serve him; but those few are happy, because fruitful to God. Also, see how little a share of the world God gives to his own people. Those who have their portion in heaven, have reason to be content with a small pittance of this earth. Yet a little that a righteous man has, having it from the love of God, and with his blessing, is far better and more comfortable than the riches of many wicked. (Nu 34:16-29)

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain