Where was the Tabernacle set up after being removed from Gilgal? N. B. Shiloh was no doubt, selected from its central position. The name is the same with that by which Jacob predicted the Messiah. Gen. 49. 10.
How long did it remain at this place, and on what occasion was it removed ? See 1 Sam.4. N. B. The whole time was between three and four hundred years.
How many tribes remained to be provided with inheritances at this time, and what measure did Joshua propose for completing the distribution?
Was it done accordingly?
Why was the inheritance of Simeon taken out of that of Judah? ch. 19.9.
Was this in fulfilment of prophecy ? Gen. 49.7. N.B. Simeon and Levi were to be scattered among the tribes for their treachery and cruelty towards the Shechemites.
What command did the Lord give to Joshua respecting the appointment of certain cities? ch.28.1.
What directions are given relative to the manner in which these cities were to be made use of? v. 3—6.
How long was the manslayer to abide in the city?
What request did the heads of the Levites bring to Joshua and Eleazer, and on what was it founded? ch. 21. 2. Num. 35. 2—8.
Did they comply, and how many cities were assigned? v. 41. N. B. This is a larger number than appears to have fallen to any of the other tribes, except Judah, though Levi was one of the least among them. The reason probably was that the Levites dwelt only in cities, whereas the other tribes were not thus confined, but were dispersed at large over the country.
How is the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises acknowledged? ch. 21.43—45.
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