Numbers 34:28

And the Prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the sonne of Ammihud. Numbers 34:28 (KJV)

Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan, this is the land which shall be your inheritance, even the land of Canaan with its coasts.

Context: The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and continues the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. In this verse, Moses receives instructions from God to command the children of Israel regarding the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes.

Promised Land: The land of Canaan was the Promised Land that God had pledged to give to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After years of slavery in Egypt, the Israelites were about to enter Canaan as the fulfillment of God’s covenant with their forefathers.

Inheritance: The land of Canaan was to be divided among the twelve tribes of Israel as their inheritance. Each tribe was assigned a portion of the land based on its size and the number of its clans. This division ensured that each tribe had a designated territory to settle in and possess.

God’s Faithfulness: The verse emphasizes God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites. The land was not only a physical territory but also a symbol of God’s provision, blessings, and presence among His chosen people.

Importance of Land: The land of Canaan held significant religious and historical importance. It was where the ancestors lived, where God appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and where key events in Israel’s history occurred. Possessing the land would establish the nation’s identity and enable worship of God according to His laws.

Obedience: God commanded Moses to ensure that the Israelites followed His instructions concerning the division of the land. Obedience to God’s commands was crucial for the successful establishment of their inheritance in the Promised Land.