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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Each inheritance is to be distributed by lot among the larger and smaller groups.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Each grant of land must be assigned by lot among the larger and smaller tribal groups.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Their inheritance shall be divided according to lot between the larger and the smaller.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />According to the lot their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Corresponding to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller <i>groups.</i>”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller groups.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller <i>groups.</i>”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />According to the selection by lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller <i>groups</i>.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />According to the [location selected by] lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller [groups].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whether the tribes are large or small, the land must be divided by drawing lots."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Depending on the lot, the portion of their inheritance is to be divided between those with more members and those with fewer members." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each inheritance is to be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />According to the lot shall the possession of it be divided between many and few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />their inheritance is apportioned according to the lot between many and few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> according to the lot is their inheritance apportioned between many and few.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />According to the lot thou shalt divide his inheritance between the many to the few.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whatsoever shall fall by lot, that shall be taken by the more, or the fewer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whatever the lot will happen to be, it shall be accepted, either by the greater, or by the lesser.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As the lot falls the heritage of each tribe, large or small, will be assigned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Their inheritance shall be apportioned according to lot between the larger and the smaller.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />According to the lots shall their inheritance be divided between the larger families and the smaller families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />An inheritance will be divided by the voice of lots among many to few.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt divide their inheritance by lot between the many and the few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/26-56.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=8300" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/26.htm">Inheritance by Lot</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">55</span>Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers. <span class="reftext">56</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">Each inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/2505.htm" title="2505: tê·ḥā·lêq (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To be smooth, to apportion, separate. A primitive root; to be smooth; by implication to apportion or separate.">is to be divided</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: hag·gō·w·rāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">lot</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">the larger</a> <a href="/hebrew/4592.htm" title="4592: lim·‘āṭ (Prep-l:: Adj-ms) -- A little, fewness, a few. Or miat; from ma'at; a little or few.">and smaller tribes.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-2.htm">Joshua 14:2</a></span><br />Their inheritance was assigned by lot for the nine and a half tribes, as the LORD had commanded through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua 18:10</a></span><br />And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-22.htm">Ezekiel 47:22</a></span><br />You shall allot it as an inheritance for yourselves and for the foreigners who dwell among you and who have children. You are to treat them as native-born Israelites; along with you, they shall be allotted an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-29.htm">Ezekiel 48:29</a></span><br />This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-14.htm">Deuteronomy 19:14</a></span><br />You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-5.htm">Psalm 16:5-6</a></span><br />The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. / The lines of my boundary have fallen in pleasant places; surely my inheritance is delightful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a></span><br />The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-18.htm">Proverbs 18:18</a></span><br />Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-26.htm">Acts 1:26</a></span><br />Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a></span><br />And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-12.htm">Colossians 1:12</a></span><br />giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a></span><br />Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.</p><p class="hdg">these are</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/35-2.htm">Numbers 35:2,3</a></b></br> Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give <i>also</i> unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11</a></b></br> And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-19</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi <i>were</i> an hundred thirty and seven years… </p><p class="hdg">Of Gershon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">Numbers 3:1</a></b></br> These also <i>are</i> the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day <i>that</i> the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">Numbers 4:1</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/numbers/23-12.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-8.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/numbers/26-54.htm">Smaller</a> <a href="/numbers/21-32.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/29-26.htm">Apportioned</a> <a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/joshua/13-32.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/numbers/34-17.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/numbers/31-42.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/numbers/26-62.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/numbers/33-54.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/numbers/28-6.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/numbers/27-4.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-20.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/numbers/35-8.htm">Smaller</a> <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">The sum of all Israel is taken in the plains of Moab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">52. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">The law of dividing among them the inheritance of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">The families and number of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/26-63.htm">None but Caleb and Joshua was left of those who were numbered at Sinai</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This method is seen in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua 18:10</a>, where Joshua casts lots for the tribes in Shiloh. The casting of lots is a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures for decision-making, reflecting a reliance on divine will rather than human judgment. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and providence in the allocation of the Promised Land.<p><b>among the larger and smaller tribes.</b><br>The division of land among both larger and smaller tribes highlights the principle of equity and justice in God's law. Larger tribes, such as Judah and Joseph, received more land due to their size, while smaller tribes, like Benjamin and Simeon, received less. This allocation reflects the census taken earlier in <a href="/numbers/26.htm">Numbers 26</a>, where the population of each tribe was recorded. The principle of proportional inheritance is consistent with the biblical theme of fairness and the importance of community, ensuring that each tribe, regardless of size, has a place in the Promised Land. This also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of the body of Christ, where each member, regardless of size or strength, has a unique and valued role (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who is overseeing the census and the division of the land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar_the_priest.htm">Eleazar the Priest</a></b><br>Assists Moses in the census and the allocation of the land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>A counting of the Israelite men, which serves as a basis for dividing the land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_in_allocation.htm">Divine Sovereignty in Allocation</a></b><br>The division of the land by lot underscores God's control and fairness in distributing resources among His people. Trust in God's provision and fairness in your own life circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_individual_responsibility.htm">Community and Individual Responsibility</a></b><br>While the land was divided among tribes, each family had a responsibility to cultivate and maintain their portion. Reflect on how you can faithfully steward the resources and responsibilities God has given you.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The division by lot ensured that both larger and smaller groups received their inheritance, promoting unity and equality. Consider how you can contribute to unity and support diversity within your church community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The Israelites' inheritance was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. Strengthen your faith by remembering and relying on God's promises in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_rapid_tribe_growth_in_numbers_26_plausible.htm">Is the quick replenishment of certain tribes after mass deaths (Numbers 26) plausible without any record of extraordinary birth rates or other means of population growth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_numbers_26_genealogies_align_or_differ.htm">Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_benjamin's_lineages.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/26-56.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Each inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחֲלָת֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is to be divided</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּחָלֵ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(tê·ḥā·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2505.htm">Strong's 2505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to apportion, separate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lot</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגּוֹרָ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gō·w·rāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the larger</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and smaller tribes.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְעָֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(lim·‘āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">A little, fewness, a few</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/26-56.htm">Numbers 26:56 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/26-56.htm">OT Law: Numbers 26:56 According to the lot shall their inheritance (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/26-55.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 26:55"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:55" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 26:57"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 26:57" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>