KJV ORIGINAL
Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joel was the leader, Shapham was second in command, and Jaanai and Shaphat also lived in the region of Bashan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the tribal leaders of the Gadites who settled in the fertile region of Bashan.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River, known for its rich pastureland and oak forests, making it ideal for livestock. The Gadites, along with the tribes of Reuben and half of Manasseh, chose to settle in this area rather than cross into the Promised Land proper.
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