And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.
And he captured Geshur and Aram, along with the settlements of Jair, from them, including Kenath and its surrounding towns—sixty cities in total. All of these belonged to the descendants of Machir, who was the father of Gilead.
This verse describes how someone conquered sixty cities that belonged to the family line of Machir, the father of Gilead.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, documenting the territorial possessions of various Israelite tribes. Machir was a prominent figure in the tribe of Manasseh, and Gilead was an important region east of the Jordan River. These conquests likely refer to the expansion of Israelite territory during the period of settlement in the Promised Land.
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