The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side Jordan near Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.
The two and a half tribes have already received their land inheritance on this side of the Jordan River, near Jericho, on the eastern side toward where the sun rises.
This verse explains that two and a half of Israel's tribes had already been given their promised land on the east side of the Jordan River.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were preparing to enter and divide the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, with Moses receiving instructions from God on how to allocate the territories. The two tribes (Reuben and Gad) and the half tribe (half of Manasseh) had already requested and received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River, as it was suitable for their livestock and families. This verse highlights the partial fulfillment of God's promise of land as the nation moved toward full settlement.
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