This chapter defines the boundaries of Canaan as to be taken over by the Israelites by God's decree. The southern border was the Desert of Zin. The eastern border was the Dead Sea, The Sea of Galilee and the River Jordan. The northern border was from the Mediterranean Sea to Mount Hor, then on to Zedad, Ziphron as far as Hazar Enan. The west border was the Mediterranean Sea. It was stated that the land between these borders was to be distributed by lots between the tribes of Israel minus the 2 and a half tribes that had opted for land on the other side of the Jordan.
Joshua and Eleazar were chosen by God to conduct the distribution of the last with the help of a leader from each of the 9 and a half tribes to occupy Canaan. A list of these leaders is given.
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