Numbers 34:15

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Ces deux tribus et la demi-tribu ont pris leur héritage au-delà du Jourdain de Jéricho, du côté de l'orient.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that two and a half tribes of Israel have already received their land inheritance on the eastern side of the Jordan River, near Jericho, facing towards the sunrise. The speaker is not specified, but it's part of the instructions given by Moses for dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends are sharing a big chocolate cake. Some of your friends got their pieces of the cake from the side of the table where the sun comes up in the morning. That's what happened to two and a half groups of people from Israel, who got their land on one side of a river called Jordan.

Historical Background

This part of the Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was intended for the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land, to give them direction on how the land would be divided among the tribes. The cultural setting was the transition from the wilderness to settled life in Canaan.

Living It Out Today

Think about when you decide to divide a space among friends or family, like organizing a shared office or a room. Just as the tribes had to agree on how to share their land, we also need to communicate and cooperate to fairly distribute resources and spaces.

Topics

• inheritance
• division of land
• promise fulfillment
• Israelites
• Canaan
• tribes

Related Verses

• Joshua 1:13
• Joshua 13:8
• Joshua 13:13
• Joshua 13:21
• Joshua 13:33

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the two tribes and the half tribe mentioned?

The two and a half tribes referred to are Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh, who received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River.

What does 'eastward, toward the sunrising' mean?

This phrase indicates that the land allocated was on the eastern side of the Jordan River, the direction where the sun rises, emphasizing the geographical position of the land given to these tribes.

Why is Jericho mentioned?

Jericho is mentioned to specify the location of the land inherited by the tribes, as it was a well-known city in the region that served as a reference point.

How does this relate to the broader narrative of Numbers?

This verse is part of the instructions given for dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel, detailing the fulfillment of God's promise to provide them with a land of their own.