And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.
They lived in Gilead in the region of Bashan, and in its towns, and throughout all the pasturelands of Sharon, right up to their boundaries.
This verse is describing where the tribe of Gad settled - in the fertile regions east of the Jordan River, including Gilead, Bashan, and Sharon.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is recording the genealogies and settlements of the Israelite tribes after they conquered and divided the Promised Land. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had been allocated lands east of the Jordan River, including fertile regions like Gilead and Bashan, as part of God's fulfillment of His promises to the descendants of Abraham. This verse specifically describes their peaceful dwelling in these areas, along with nearby towns and borders, emphasizing the stability God provided for His people amid their historical journeys.
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