KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salcah:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Gad lived across from them in the land of Bashan, all the way to Salcah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes where the tribe of Gad settled—in the fertile region of Bashan, extending to the city of Salcah.
📚 Historical Context
The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel that chose to settle on the eastern side of the Jordan River, rather than in the promised land proper. Bashan was a fertile, mountainous region known for its rich pastureland and strong cattle, making it attractive for the livestock-owning tribes. Salcah was a city on the eastern border of this territory, marking the extent of Gad's settlement.
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