And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;
To the tribes of Reuben and Gad, I gave the land from Gilead down to the Arnon River, including half the valley, with the border extending to the Jabbok River, which marks the boundary of the Ammonites' territory.
Moses is describing how he allocated specific territory to two of the Israelite tribes as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' conquests and the distribution of land east of the Jordan River as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, being primarily herdsmen, requested these fertile areas for their livestock, and Moses granted them regions from Gilead to the rivers Arnon and Jabbok while respecting the boundaries of neighboring groups like the Ammonites. This allocation ensured that the tribes had secure territories without provoking conflicts with other nations.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.