* lot.
   Though God had sufficiently pointed out by the predictions of
   Jacob and Moses what portions he designed for each tribe, yet
   we readily discern an admirable proof of His wisdom, in the
   orders he gave to decide them by lot.  By this means the false
   interpretations which might have been given to the words of
   Jacob and Moses were prevented; and by striking at the root of
   whatever might occasion jealousies and disputes among the
   tribes, he evidently secured the honesty of those appointed to
   distribute the conquered lands of Canaan.  Besides, the
   success of this method gave a fresh proof of the divinity of
   the Jewish religion, and the truth of its oracles.  Each tribe
   finding itself placed by lot exactly in the spot where Jacob
   and Moses foretold, it was evident that Providence had equally
   directed both the predictions and that lot; and it would be
   the greatest folly and presumption not to acknowledge the
   inspiration of God in the words of Jacob and Moses; the
   direction of his hand in the lot, and his providence in the
   event.

  Nu 26:55,56  33:54  34:13  Ps 16:5,6  Pr 16:33  18:18  Mt 25:34