And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baalhermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.
The people from half of the tribe of Manasseh lived in that land. Their population grew and spread out from Bashan all the way to Baal-hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon.
This verse describes how half of the tribe of Manasseh settled and multiplied in a large territory east of the Jordan River, spreading across a significant area.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, the book of 1 Chronicles serves as a historical record of Israel's tribes and their settlements after the conquest of Canaan under Joshua. The half-tribe of Manasseh, descended from Joseph, was allocated land east of the Jordan River, including areas like Bashan, as part of God's distribution of the Promised Land. This verse specifically notes their population growth and spread into northern regions such as Baalhermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon, reflecting the tribes' expansion in a time of relative stability.
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