The long process of dividing the land among the tribes reaches its end with a final tally of the cities assigned to the Levites. Scattered throughout the territories of the Israelites, a total of forty-eight cities and their surrounding open lands are given to the tribe of Levi, officially bringing the era of the land's distribution to a close [ביאור שטיינזלץ].
With the conquest and division complete, a profound reality sets in. Seven major milestones have been achieved, serving as clear proof that God's promises have been entirely fulfilled [מלבי״ם]. The land has been granted as a gift to the Israelites, exactly as He promised to their ancestors. The former inhabitants were driven out so their territories could be transferred to Israel, allowing the people to settle and take firm, practical possession of their new home. Furthermore, God has provided them with true rest, bringing an end to the years of war. Any enemies who attempted to fight could not hold their ground and ultimately collapsed. These victories were driven not by natural military strength, but by clear miracles and His divine guidance. Ultimately, every single promise of goodness spoken by Moses in the Torah has come to pass in its entirety, without a single exception.