KJV ORIGINAL
And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, and Jogbehah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Atroth, Shophan, Jaazer, and Jogbehah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists four more cities that the tribes of Gad and Reuben built or fortified in the land east of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the tribes of Reuben and Gad requested to settle in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River, as these areas were well-suited for their livestock and provided ample grazing. Moses agreed to their request but required them to first help the other Israelite tribes conquer the Promised Land of Canaan. This verse is part of a list detailing the cities they built or fortified in that region as they established their inheritance.
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