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Joshua 21:8

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So the Israelites gave the Levites by lot these towns and pastures, as the Lord had instructed through Moses.

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So, following the Lord's instructions, the Israelites gave towns and pastures to the Levites from their own allocations.

Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.

The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.

Once you have written the description about the land, divided into seven parts, you will bring it to me here and I will cast lots for you in the presence of the Lord our God.

The towns are for them to live in, and the pastures will be for their herds and their flocks—for all their livestock.

You are to divide the land and allocate it by lot to the different tribal families. Give a larger portion to a larger family, and a smaller portion to a smaller family. Each one's allocation is decided by lot, and you will all receive an allocation depending on your tribe.

So they came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the Israelite leaders and said,

Simeon and Levi are two of the same kind—they use their weapons for destructive violence.

The families of the descendants of Merari were allotted twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

They gave from the tribe of Judah and the tribe of Simeon the following towns, specifically named,

I curse their anger because it is too harsh; I curse their fury because it is too cruel! I will separate their descendants throughout Jacob; I will scatter them throughout Israel.




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