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    Collage: 1. Jacob gives his deathbed prophecy to his sons. 2. A map of the Promised Land shows the land division among the 12 tribes of Israel.

    Jacob prophesying to his sons

    TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD

    Jehovah’s Wise Way of Dividing the Land

    Jehovah gave direction by lot, perhaps to designate the approximate location of each tribal inheritance (Jos 18:10; it-1 359 ¶1)

    Jehovah ensured that Jacob’s deathbed prophecy was fulfilled (Jos 19:1; it-1 1200 ¶1)

    Jehovah allowed the people to determine the extent of each tribe’s territory (Jos 19:9; it-1 359 ¶2)

    The land was divided in a way that prevented jealousy or quarreling between the tribes. What confidence does this give you about how Jehovah will direct matters in the new world?