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
This verse describes the lands that Hazael, king of Syria, conquered from Israel during the reign of King Jehu (around 841-814 BC). These were fertile territories east of the Jordan River that had been settled by the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh when Israel first entered the Promised Land. The loss of these lands was part of God's judgment on Israel for their continued idol worship and disobedience.
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