From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;
From Aroer, which sits on the edge of the Arnon River, including the city in the middle of the river valley, and all the plateau of Medeba up to Dibon;
This verse is describing the specific boundaries of territory that was being divided among the Israelite tribes, using well-known landmarks like rivers and cities to mark the borders.
📚 Historical Context
This passage occurs during the division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel after their conquest under Joshua's leadership. The Arnon River was a significant boundary marker east of the Dead Sea, and these territories had been conquered from the Amorite kings Sihon and Og. This particular area was being allocated to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who had requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River.
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