Joshua 18:10
“Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before Yahweh. There Joshua divided the land to the children of Israel according to their divisions.”
What does Joshua 18:10 mean?
After the initial military campaigns, Joshua needed a fair way to distribute the remaining tribal territories among the Israelites. Casting lots, which was a common practice for making important decisions in ancient cultures, was seen as a way to discern God's will in the matter. Joshua performed this act at Shiloh, which had become the religious center where the tabernacle was located, emphasizing that this division was done before God and with His blessing. Each tribe received its portion according to God's design, ensuring that everyone had a place in the promised land they had fought for together.