KJV ORIGINAL
And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for sheep.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran, fortified cities with walls for protection, and enclosed areas for keeping sheep safe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes two fortified cities that the tribes built, along with secure places to protect their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account where the tribes of Reuben and Gad requested to settle east of the Jordan River because the land was good for their large herds of livestock. After agreeing to help conquer the Promised Land first, they were allowed to build these cities and animal enclosures in the territory they desired.
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