What is happening here?
Numbers 34 defines the boundaries of the land Israel is to inherit west of Jordan and names the leaders who will supervise its distribution. The southern, western, northern, and eastern borders are described geographically. Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh have already received inheritance east of Jordan, so the remaining land is divided among nine and a half tribes. Eleazar and Joshua lead the process, joined by one prince from each tribe receiving western inheritance.
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