יהושע, פרק י״ח, פסוק ט׳

Preparing to divide the newly conquered land required a careful and precise survey of the territory. The men sent to scout the region successfully completed their mission by creating an accurate record of the landscape. As part of their survey, the delegation compiled an organized list of the cities, carefully noting not only their names but also their respective sizes [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Documenting the size of each location was crucial for ensuring a fair and balanced distribution of the land. The allocation was calculated based on relative proportions, meaning a single large city was weighed as equal to two smaller towns [מצודת דוד]. Relying on this thorough documentation, the scouts organized the territory into seven distinct sections, recording all their findings in a book. With their task finished, the men returned to the central camp of the people located in Shiloh, where they presented their data directly to Joshua [ביאור שטיינזלץ].