It thus appears that the distribution of the land among the tribes was governed by two factors: the result of the casting of the lot, and the size of the tribe. The lot may have established only the approximate location of the land inheritance each tribe would have, thus designating an inheritance in one section or another of the land, such as to the N or S, E or W, along the coastal plain, or in the mountainous region. The decision of the lot proceeded from Jehovah and hence would serve to prevent jealousy or quarreling among the tribes. (Pr 16:33) By this means God would also guide matters so that the situation of each tribe would fall in accordance with the inspired deathbed prophecy of the patriarch Jacob recorded at Genesis 49:1-33.
After the casting of the lot had determined the geographic location of a tribe, it would then be necessary to determine the extent of its territory on the basis of the second factor: its proportionate size. “You must apportion the land to yourselves as a possession by lot according to your families. To the populous one you should increase his inheritance, and to the sparse one you should reduce his inheritance. To where the lot will come out for him, there it will become his.” (Nu 33:54) The decision of the lot as to the basic geographic location would stand, but adjustment could be made as to the size of the inheritance. Thus, when Judah’s territory was found to be too large, its land area was reduced by assigning portions of it to the tribe of Simeon.—Jos 19:9.
We read in verse 3 of chapter 25 of numbers it mentions that Jehovah was very angry and we could wonder if the anger of Jehovah that he was showing at that time was incorrect, well we know that Jehovah can really get angry when perhaps one of his enemies or his own servants have declared so frequently or may be against him, that is why Jehovah is not slow when he gets angry, on the contrary, he takes action on the matter and does the correct justice that is to say that instead of getting very angry or simply unfairly Jehovah done with a righteous indignation means that Jehovah does protect his servants but he is also aware that anyone who goes against him can use his destructive forces so that he can destroy them and justice reigns instead of injustice.
From the situation that the Israelites lived, very regrettable when they had immoral relationships, I can learn then, also something that I wonder is that I prefer to enjoy a selfish pleasure that lasts a short time or live happily ever after in the new world, it is true that it is worth the It is a shame to make an effort to obey the command of Jehovah flee from sexual immorality to that I am resolved.
Chapter 26 verse 10 once again we reread what happened to Core even though many years of this had already passed, we might think that Jehovah does not forget mistakes but it is not like that, behind this I see that Jehovah is a God of warning but above all a God of love, for that reason the purpose of leaving examples as the verse says that serve as a warning that help us to know how Jehovah feels and how Jehovah acts when we ignore his principles, today we have that great advantage We have them, we can meditate on them and use our imagination or, so to speak, ahead of the movie to see the results of our decisions and learn from the mistakes of others and not our own.
Numbers 25: 1 and 2 we can see that the Israelites allowed their reasoning to deceive them, perhaps they thought that accepting that invitation would help them reduce their tension or that it was their right to have fun, but their bad reasoning only separated them from Jehovah, so I must to take care that my reasoning never justifies my bad decisions.
How good it is to know that we can trust in Jehovah’s organization, verse 4 of chapter 25 lets us see that Jehovah is aware of what is happening in his people because it says there Jehovah told Moses, so Jehovah is aware of it He is currently giving instructions and guidance as we approach the end of this system.
I really like numbers 26:65 that I learned that Jehovah never forgets the things we do for him because it had already been several decades since Caleb and Joshua had gone to spy on the land of Canaan but Jehovah still remembered their beautiful example decades later, then I learn that no matter what Jehovah God does small or great, he will always remember the things he does for his name.
In number 26:11 it is mentioned that the sons of Korah did not join their father’s rebellion, their loyalty to Jehovah saved his life, in the same way our main loyalty is to Jehovah and to the earthly part of his organization so We hold the correct viewpoint in dealing with those who have decided to turn away from Jehovah completely.
Chapter 25 verse 1 and 2 also teaches me that giving yourself the freedom to ignore a simple principle can lead us to commit a serious sin, the Israelites allowed themselves to accept an invitation that seemed harmless to just eat and have fun but they were overlooking the warning not to mix with those who did not worship Jehovah and that in turn led them to commit a serious sin of immorality and later another serious sin of idolatry, that is why I must be alert and not fall into the trap of giving me freedoms that seem harmless maybe out of simple curiosity but that can lead me to commit serious sins.
Yes, from numbers 25, verses 7 and 8, the example that Finehas set an excellent example of zeal for the worship of Jehovah is outstanding, from this there are also many lessons, for example if we learn that someone has committed a sin after giving Necessary steps it is necessary to announce to the elders this and in case of the elders also take immediate action to protect the congregation from impurity.
In chapter 25 of verse 6 it says that the entire assembly was present when Phineas pierced Zimri with the spear, most likely his family was there, we can imagine what his parents or those close to him felt when they saw or heard their agony but when it was tried to demonstrate their loyalty they knew what decision to make, today we can face a similar situation when sadly a family member a very dear friend leaves the truth or expels it is painful because we love them we miss them but only a complete heart for Jehovah he will help us to always become loyal to him.
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