Definition: And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:

Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from Numbers 34:13. It’s a really important part of how God chose where the Israelites would live after leaving Egypt. Here’s what it means in simpler terms: “And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:” Let's unpack that: "And Moses commanded..." : This means Moses was giving instructions. "...the children of Israel..." : This refers to the group of people who were leaving Egypt – they were called Israel. "...saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit..." : He's telling them this is the land God promised to give them. It’s a really big deal! "...by lot..." : This is a bit tricky. "Lot" means a random selection or draw. Moses was choosing who gets to live in this land. "...which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes..." : This says God specifically chose these nine groups of people – the twelve tribes – and gave them this land as a gift. "...and to the half tribe:" : This means that only half of those nine tribes would get to live in this land. So, basically, Moses was telling the Israelites that they were going to inherit this land, which God had promised to give them, but he chose a specific portion for the nine tribes. Why is this important? This verse is significant because it’s the foundation of the story of the Israelites' journey and their eventual settlement in the Promised Land. It shows that God’s plan was very deliberate and that He chose a specific group to inherit a land he had promised to them. --- Do you want me to: Explain this verse further? Give you more context about why this story is so important in the Bible? Or would you like me to explain another verse?