KJV ORIGINAL
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Heshbon, and all the cities around it on the plateau; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists specific cities that were given to the tribe of Reuben as part of their inheritance in the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Joshua's detailed record of how the Promised Land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest of Canaan. These cities were located east of the Jordan River in what had been the kingdom of Sihon, king of the Amorites, which Israel had defeated under Moses' leadership. The names ending in 'baal' indicate these were formerly Canaanite cities with pagan worship centers that were now being settled by God's people.
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