KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the people of Gad built up the cities of Dibon, Ataroth, and Aroer,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the tribe of Gad rebuilt and fortified cities in the territory they had been given east of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey, when they were preparing to enter the Promised Land. The tribes of Gad and Reuben had requested to settle east of the Jordan River because the land was good for their livestock. Moses granted their request on the condition that their fighting men would help conquer the land west of the Jordan first.
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