KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the people of Reuben rebuilt the cities of Heshbon, Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records how the tribe of Reuben rebuilt and settled in specific cities in the land they had been given east of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Israel's military victories over the kingdoms east of the Jordan River, including the defeat of King Sihon of Heshbon. The tribes of Reuben and Gad requested to settle in this fertile land rather than cross into the Promised Land with the other tribes. These cities had been captured in battle and now needed to be rebuilt and fortified for the Israelites to live in safely.
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