Key Figures — Numbers 34

4 figures

1. Moses

   Leader of Israel and mediator of God's instructions.

   Moses receives and communicates God's instructions regarding the boundaries of the Promised Land and the leaders appointed to distribute the land.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 3 (Moses called to lead Israel)
   • Deuteronomy Chapter 34 (Moses views the Promised Land)

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2. Eleazar

   High Priest and assistant in the distribution of the land.

   Eleazar, the son of Aaron, is appointed alongside Joshua to oversee the division of the land among the tribes of Israel.

   Related passages

   • Numbers Chapter 20 (Eleazar becomes High Priest)
   • Joshua Chapter 14 (Eleazar assists in land distribution)

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3. Joshua

   Leader of Israel and co-leader in the distribution of the land.

   Joshua, son of Nun, is appointed with Eleazar to distribute the land, continuing his role as a leader after Moses.

   Related passages

   • Joshua Chapter 1 (Joshua's commission as leader)
   • Joshua Chapter 14 (Joshua's role in land distribution)

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4. The Tribal Leaders

   Representatives of the tribes of Israel for land distribution.

   Each tribe has a leader appointed to oversee the allocation of their inheritance in the Promised Land.

   Related passages

   • Numbers Chapter 1 (Census and leaders of tribes)
   • Joshua Chapter 19 (Tribal inheritances)

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