Numbers 36:9

Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 36:9

BSB
No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance."
AKJV
Neither shall the inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.
CPDV
and so that the tribes may not be mingled together, but may remain such as they were separated by the Lord."
ERV
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall cleave every one to his own inheritance.
NHEB
So shall no inheritance remove from one tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the children of Israel shall each keep his own inheritance."
SMT
And the inheritance shall not remove from a tribe to another tribe; for the tribes of the sons of Israel shall cleave each to his inheritance.

Commentary for Numbers 36:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 36:9
Summary
Tribal property boundaries must never be crossed
Event
Affirming tribal property law
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law