And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.
And in the valley: Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, the remaining part of King Sihon's kingdom from Heshbon, along the Jordan River and its territory, all the way to the edge of the Sea of Galilee on the east side of the Jordan.
This verse describes the specific cities and boundaries that were part of the land given to one of Israel's tribes in the Jordan valley region.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites conquered the Promised Land, Joshua was tasked with dividing the territory among the twelve tribes as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. This verse specifically lists regions east of the Jordan River that were once ruled by Sihon, king of Heshbon, and were allocated to the tribes after his defeat in battle. These areas, including towns like Betharam and Succoth, illustrate the practical distribution of land as a sign of God's provision and faithfulness to His people.
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