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
This refers to the period after Israel conquered the Promised Land, when the tribes were settling into their assigned territories. Half of the tribe of Manasseh chose to settle east of the Jordan River in fertile lands that were good for livestock, while the other half settled west of the Jordan with the other tribes. This territory included mountainous regions and was known for its rich pastures.
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