Numbers 26:55

Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

Cross-reference

Numbers 26:56 explains that the lot determines how land is divided between large and small tribes, completing the instruction.

Numbers 33:54 repeats the same lot-based inheritance instruction, reinforcing the procedure for dividing the land.

Numbers 34:13 applies the same lot command specifically to the nine and a half tribes east of the Jordan.

Numbers 36:2 Historical context

Numbers 36:2 recalls the command to divide the land by lot, directly referencing the same method prescribed in Numbers 26:55.

Joshua 18:11 gives the specific outcome of the lot for Benjamin, demonstrating the lot system in action.

Joshua 19:40 Prophetic fulfillment

In Joshua 19:40, the lot is cast for Dan, another specific fulfillment of the land division by lot.

In Joshua 19:32, the lot is cast for Naphtali, another tribe receiving its inheritance as commanded here.

In Joshua 19:24, the lot is cast for Asher, continuing the fulfillment of this land distribution command.

In Joshua 19:17, the lot is cast for Issachar's territory, directly executing the land division commanded here.

Joshua 19:10 gives the third lot for Zebulun, continuing the pattern of lot-based inheritance distribution.

Joshua 19:1 Parallel

Joshua 19:1 records the second lot for Simeon, another example of the tribal allotments carried out by lot.

Joshua 18:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 18:10 shows Joshua actually casting lots in Shiloh before the Lord, the direct fulfillment of the lot procedure.

Joshua 18:6 Parallel

Joshua 18:6 describes Joshua continuing the lot-casting process for the remaining seven tribes, executing the command.

Joshua 14:2 Citation

Joshua 14:2 explicitly states the inheritance was by lot, citing the Lord's command through Moses — a direct reference back.

Joshua 11:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 11:23 reports the fulfillment: Joshua gave the land as an inheritance according to tribal allotments, just as commanded.

Joshua 15:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Joshua 15:1 details the actual land allotment by lot for Judah, fulfilling the instruction given in Numbers 26:55.

Proverbs 16:33 Related theme

Proverbs 16:33 affirms that the lot's outcome is from the Lord, underscoring divine guidance in the land division commanded here.

Proverbs 18:18 Related theme

Proverbs 18:18 explains that lots settle disputes, which is the purpose of the land division commanded here to prevent conflict.

Joshua 17:14 Related theme

Joshua 17:14 records Joseph's complaint about receiving only one lot despite their size, showing a practical challenge to the system.

Acts 1:26 Parallel

In Acts 1:26, the apostles cast lots to choose Matthias, echoing the same method of divine decision used here for land division.