Joshua 18:6

“Ye shall therefore describe the land [into] seven parts, etc.] Or ye shall describe the land, even the seven parts of it when divided; it seems as if they were first to describe in general all the land not disposed of, and then divide it into seven parts, and make a particular description of each part, or form a plan, or draw a map of every part: and bring [the description] hither to me; not by word of mouth, but as written in a book, or marked out in a map, and laid before him, (see <061809> Joshua 18:9); that I may cast lots for you here before the Lord your God; in Shiloh, at the door of the tabernacle, and so before the Lord who dwelt in it, at whose disposal the lot was, and by which…”

“Before the Lord - That is, before the ark or tabernacle, that God may be witness and judge, and author of the division, that each may be contented with his lot, and that your several possessions may be secured to you as things sacred. Joshua 18:9”

“18:6 Joshua publicly cast sacred lots to eliminate envy or suspicion (see also study note on 7:16-18).”

“that I may cast: Jos 18:8, Jos 18:10, Jos 14:2; Num 26:54, Num 26:55, Num 33:54, Num 34:13; Psa 105:11; Pro 16:33, Pro 18:18; Act 13:19 Joshua 18:7”