And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.
They also settled eastward all the way to the edge of the wilderness near the Euphrates River, because their livestock had grown so large in number in the land of Gilead.
This verse describes how one of the tribes expanded their territory eastward because God had blessed them with so much livestock that they needed more land.
📚 Historical Context
This passage refers to the tribe of Reuben's territorial expansion during the time before Israel's exile. The land of Gilead was located east of the Jordan River, and it was known for being excellent grazing land for cattle and sheep. The Euphrates River marked the far eastern boundary of the Promised Land that God had given to Abraham's descendants.
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