1 Chronicles 5:23
1 Chronicles 5:23 in Multiple Translations
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon).
¶ And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.
And the children of the half-tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir and mount Hermon.
And the men of the half-tribe of Manasseh were living in the land: and their numbers were increased till all the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon and Senir and the mountain Hermon was theirs.
The half-tribe of Manasseh had grown very large. They lived in the land from Bashan to Baal Hermon (otherwise known as Senir and Mount Hermon).
And the children of the halfe tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land, from Baashan vnto Baal Hermon, and Senir, and vnto mount Hermon: for they increased.
And the sons of the half of the tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land, from Bashan unto Baal-Hermon, and Senir, and mount Hermon, they have multiplied.
The children of the half-tribe of Manasseh lived in the land. They increased from Bashan to Baal Hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon.
And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan to Baal-hermon and Senir, and to mount Hermon.
And the children of the half tribe of Manasses possessed the land, from the borders of Basan unto Baal, Hermon, and Sanir, and mount Hermon, for their number was great.
There were many people who belonged to the eastern half of the tribe of Manasseh. They lived in the Bashan region east of the Jordan River, as far north as Baal-Hermon, Senir, and Hermon Mountain.
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1 Chronicles 5:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֗י
חֲצִי֙
שֵׁ֣בֶט
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
יָשְׁב֖וּ
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
מִ/בָּשָׁ֞ן
עַד
בַּ֧עַל
חֶרְמ֛וֹן
וּ/שְׂנִ֥יר
וְ/הַר
חֶרְמ֖וֹן
הֵ֥מָּה
רָבֽוּ
וּ/בְנֵ֗י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
חֲצִי֙
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
יָשְׁב֖וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
מִ/בָּשָׁ֞ן
Bâshân
H1316
Bashan
Prep | N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
בַּ֧עַל
Baʻal Chermôwn
H1179
Baal-hermon
N-proper
חֶרְמ֛וֹן
Baʻal Chermôwn
H1179
Baal-hermon
N-proper
וּ/שְׂנִ֥יר
Shᵉnîyr
H8149
Senir
Conj | N-proper
וְ/הַר
har
H2022
mountain
Conj | N-ms
חֶרְמ֖וֹן
Chermôwn
H2768
Hermon
N-proper
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
רָבֽוּ
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 5:23
וּ/בְנֵ֗י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
חֲצִי֙
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
יָשְׁב֖וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִ/בָּשָׁ֞ן
Bâshân
H1316
"Bashan"
Prep | N-proper
Bashan was a fertile region east of the Jordan River, given to the half-tribe of Manasseh. It was known for its fruitfulness and is mentioned in the Bible as a significant area.
Definition: § Bashan = "fruitful" a district east of the Jordan known for its fertility which was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Bashan. See also: Numbers 21:33; Joshua 21:27; Psalms 22:13.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
בַּ֧עַל
Baʻal Chermôwn
H1179
"Baal-hermon"
N-proper
Baal-hermon means 'lord of destruction', a city near Mount Hermon, named for its association with the god Baal. It's another name for Mount Hermon, a significant location in biblical geography.
Definition: Baal-hermon or Baal-chermon = "lord of destruction" a city near or on Mount Hermon, named as a seat of Baal worship Another name of cher.mon (חֶרְמוֹן "(Mount )Hermon" H2768)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hermon. See also: Judges 3:3; 1 Chronicles 5:23.
חֶרְמ֛וֹן
Baʻal Chermôwn
H1179
"Baal-hermon"
N-proper
Baal-hermon means 'lord of destruction', a city near Mount Hermon, named for its association with the god Baal. It's another name for Mount Hermon, a significant location in biblical geography.
Definition: Baal-hermon or Baal-chermon = "lord of destruction" a city near or on Mount Hermon, named as a seat of Baal worship Another name of cher.mon (חֶרְמוֹן "(Mount )Hermon" H2768)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hermon. See also: Judges 3:3; 1 Chronicles 5:23.
וּ/שְׂנִ֥יר
Shᵉnîyr
H8149
"Senir"
Conj | N-proper
Senir, or Shenir, is another name for Mount Hermon, a snow-capped mountain in the Bible. It appears in the book of Ezekiel, describing a beautiful and lofty place.
Definition: Senir or Shenir = "snow mountain" the Amorite name for Mount Hermon Another name of cher.mon (חֶרְמוֹן "(Mount )Hermon" H2768)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Senir, Shenir. See also: Deuteronomy 3:9; Song of Solomon 4:8; Ezekiel 27:5.
וְ/הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Conj | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
חֶרְמ֖וֹן
Chermôwn
H2768
"Hermon"
N-proper
Hermon is a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine, meaning a sanctuary. It overlooks the city of Dan and is a significant geographical feature in the Bible.
Definition: § Hermon = "a sanctuary" a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine and Lebanon and overlooking the border city of Dan
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Hermon. See also: Deuteronomy 3:8; Joshua 12:5; Psalms 89:13.
הֵ֥מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
רָבֽוּ
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 5:23
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 5:23
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 5:23
Context — The Half-Tribe of Manasseh
21They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,
22and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.
23Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon).
24These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. 25But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 3:8–9 | At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon— which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir— |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 4:8 | Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards. |
| 3 | Psalms 133:3 | It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore. |
| 4 | Joshua 13:29–31 | This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. |
| 5 | Joshua 13:11 | also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— |
1 Chronicles 5:23 Summary
This verse tells us that the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were very numerous and settled in a specific land area, from Bashan to Baal-hermon, also known as Mount Hermon. This shows us that God is faithful to His promises and provides for His people, as seen in Genesis 17:20 and Psalm 23:1-4. Just like the half-tribe of Manasseh, we can trust in God's care and provision for us, and be a witness to His goodness in our own lives. By settling in the place where God has called us, we can thrive and be a blessing to those around us, just as the half-tribe of Manasseh was blessed and numerous in their land.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the half-tribe of Manasseh in the Bible?
The half-tribe of Manasseh is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and their story is recorded in various books of the Bible, including Genesis 41:51 and Joshua 13:29-31, which provide context for their history and inheritance.
Where is the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon located?
The land from Bashan to Baal-hermon, also known as Mount Hermon, is located in the northeastern part of Israel, near the border with Syria, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:8-9 and Psalm 42:6.
Why is it important to note that the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous?
The fact that the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous indicates God's blessing and faithfulness to His people, as promised in Genesis 17:20 and Exodus 1:7, where God promises to make the descendants of Abraham and the Israelites numerous.
What can we learn from the settlement of the half-tribe of Manasseh in this land?
The settlement of the half-tribe of Manasseh in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon teaches us about God's provision and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4, where David praises God for being his Shepherd and providing for his needs.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'numerous' in God's eyes, and how can I trust in His promise to bless and multiply my family and community?
- How can I, like the half-tribe of Manasseh, settle and thrive in the place where God has called me to be, and what are the challenges and opportunities that come with it?
- What are the spiritual lessons that can be learned from the geographical location of the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon, and how can I apply them to my own life and walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like the half-tribe of Manasseh, be a testament to God's faithfulness and blessing in my own life and community, and what are the responsibilities that come with being a witness to His goodness?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:23
And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land,.... Not in the land of the Hagarites, but in the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond Jordan, given them by Moses.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:23
And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baalhermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:23
Having discoursed of the Reubenites, , &c., and next of the Gadites, , &c., he now comes to the Manassites. In the land, i.e. in their land, to wit, in the northern part of the land beyond Jordan.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:23
(23, 24) The sons of half-Manasseh “in the land” east of Jordan. The translation should be: “And the children . . . dwelt in the land, from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir and mount Hermon. These were many.” Their territory extended from “Bashan,” the domain of Gad, in the south, to the mountains of Hermon, or Antilibanus, in the north.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:23
23, 24. The Half Tribe of Manasseh 23. Baal-hermon] In Judges 3:3 a mount Baal-hermon is mentioned. Here probably a city is meant, possibly Banias. Senir] the name given by the Amorites to Hermon (Deuteronomy 3:9, R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 5:23
“Baal-Hermon,” “Senir” Deuteronomy 3:9, and “Mount Hermon,” are here not so much three names of the one great snow-clad eminence in which the Anti-Lebanon terminates toward the south, as three parts
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