Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Shebam, Nebo, and Beon,
This verse lists specific cities that the tribes of Reuben and Gad wanted to claim as their inheritance in the land east of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites had just defeated the kingdoms of Sihon and Og east of the Jordan River, and these cities were part of that conquered territory. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who had large herds of livestock, saw that this land was excellent for grazing and wanted to settle there instead of crossing into the Promised Land proper. This request created tension because it seemed like they were abandoning their fellow tribes before the conquest of Canaan was complete.
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