He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
Ver. 55. He cast out the heathen also before them] i.e. In their sight, and for their sake.
He divided them an inheritance by line] Not a material line, but mathematical, saith an interpreter; whereby we may perceive that the way of making maps was anciently in use among the Hebrews (Geneb.).
And made the tribes of Israel, &c.] Notwithstanding all their former provocations. "See that none render evil for evil to any man, but ever follow" (by God's example) "that which is good, both among yourselves and toward all men," 1 Thessalonians 5:15 .