From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan.
From the Jordan River going east, all the land of Gilead, including the territory of the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh, from Aroer by the Arnon River, all the way to Gilead and Bashan.
This verse describes the specific territories east of the Jordan River that were lost to Israel's enemies during this period of judgment.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the reign of King Jehu in the northern kingdom of Israel, the nation was weakened by its history of idolatry and rebellion against God, making it vulnerable to attacks from neighboring enemies. This verse describes the territories east of the Jordan River that were conquered by Hazael, the king of Aram, as part of God's judgment on Israel's unfaithfulness, including lands originally given to the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh. These areas, such as Gilead and Bashan, represented a significant loss of the inheritance promised to Israel during the time of Moses and Joshua.
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