There remained among the people of Israel seven tribes whose inheritance had not yet been apportioned — The mention of seven tribes indicates incompleteness; half of Israel still lacks territorial definition. This gap serves the narrative purpose of showcasing Joshua's administrative wisdom and the continuing operation of divine lot-casting. The list of unallotted tribes (Benjamin, Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan) includes some of Israel's foundational tribes, emphasizing that allotment is not random but systematic and deliberate.

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