Verse 9
9. [ Seven parts in a book The cities and districts were divided into seven parts or groups, and described in a written document. Herodotus (II, 18: 109) thought that land-surveying had its origin in Egypt, and thence passed over into Greece, and in Egypt the Hebrews may have acquired some knowledge of this art; but, as shown above, we need not understand this description of the Israelitish territory as a scientific survey.]
Came again to Joshua We have no note of the time occupied by the survey. Josephus says seven months, while the Rabbins say seven years.
To the host The Israelitish camp, which assembled at Shiloh to witness this allotment of the rest of the land.
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