Deuteronomy 3:15
Deuteronomy 3:15 in Multiple Translations
To Machir I gave Gilead,
And I gave Gilead unto Machir.
And I gave Gilead unto Machir.
And Gilead I gave to Machir.
I assigned the rest of Gilead to the descendants of Machir,
And I gaue part of Gilead vnto Machir.
And to Machir I have given Gilead.
I gave Gilead to Machir.
And I gave Gilead to Machir.
To Machir also I gave Galaad.
The northern part of the Gilead region I allotted to the Machir clan, who are descendants of the tribe of Manasseh.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 3:15
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Deuteronomy 3:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/מָכִ֖יר
נָתַ֥תִּי
אֶת
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
וּ/לְ/מָכִ֖יר
Mâkîyr
H4353
Machir
Conj | Prep | N-proper
נָתַ֥תִּי
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
Gilead
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 3:15
וּ/לְ/מָכִ֖יר
Mâkîyr
H4353
"Machir"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Machir was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4 as the son of Ammiel, and played a significant role in helping Saul and David. He was also the son of Manasseh and an Aramite woman. His name means 'sold'.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.4; son of: Ammiel (H5988H) § Machir = "sold" 1) eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family 2) son of Ammiel, a powerful chief of one of the Transjordanic tribes who rendered essential services to Saul and to David
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Machir. See also: Genesis 50:23; Judges 5:14; 1 Chronicles 7:17.
נָתַ֥תִּי
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
"Gilead"
Art | N-proper
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.
Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 3:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 3:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 3:15
Context — Land Division East of the Jordan
13To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.)
14Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day.
15To Machir I gave Gilead,
16and to the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the territory from Gilead to the Arnon Valley (the middle of the valley was the border) and up to the Jabbok River, the border of the Ammonites. 17The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 32:39–40 | The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. |
| 2 | Joshua 17:1–3 | Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. |
| 3 | Joshua 22:7 | (To the half-tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan among their brothers.) When Joshua sent them to their homes he blessed them, |
| 4 | Genesis 50:23 | He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees. |
| 5 | Numbers 26:29 | These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. |
Deuteronomy 3:15 Summary
This verse tells us that Moses gave the region of Gilead to Machir, a descendant of Manasseh, as part of the division of the Promised Land. This shows how God was faithful to His people, providing for them and giving them a place to live, just as He promised in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4. It also reminds us that God is a God of generosity and provision, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:25-34. By trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just as Moses did in Deuteronomy 3:15 and Joshua 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Machir and why did he receive Gilead?
Machir was a descendant of Manasseh, and he received Gilead as part of the division of the land under Moses' leadership, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:15, similar to how Joshua later divided the land as described in Joshua 13:31.
What is the significance of Gilead in the Bible?
Gilead was a region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and strategic location, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:15, and it played an important role in the history of Israel, as seen in Genesis 31:21 and Judges 11:29-40.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Deuteronomy 3?
This verse is part of Moses' review of the conquest of the Promised Land, highlighting the distribution of the land to the various tribes, as described in Deuteronomy 3:12-17, and it serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Exodus 23:31.
What can we learn from Moses' leadership in dividing the land?
Moses' division of the land demonstrates his obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Numbers 34:13 and Deuteronomy 3:15, and it shows the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom in leadership, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me, just as He provided Gilead for Machir, and how can I express my gratitude?
- How can I, like Moses, trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom in my own life and decisions, even when the outcome is uncertain?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in terms of His faithfulness and generosity, as seen in Deuteronomy 3:15 and Psalm 37:3-7?
- In what ways can I, like the tribes of Israel, work together with others to achieve a common goal, as described in Deuteronomy 3:12-17 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 3:15
And I gave Gilead unto Machir. The son of Manasseh; not to him personally, who cannot be thought to have been living at this time, but to his posterity, to the Machirites; see Numbers 32:40.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 3:15
And I gave Gilead unto Machir. I gave Gilead unto Machir. It was only the half of Gilead (Deuteronomy 3:12-13) which was given to the descendants of Machir, who was now dead.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
i.e. The half part of Gilead, as appears from ,13. See Poole "". Unto Machir, i.e. unto the children of Machir son of Manasseh, for Machir was now dead.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
(13-17) Comp. Numbers 32:33-42, and Notes thereon,
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 3:15
15. And I gave Gilead unto Machir] Not irreconcilable with Deuteronomy 3:12 where the N. half of Gile‘ad is assigned to half-Manasseh, for Machir was held to have been the first and only son of Manasseh, and, apparently, is even taken for all Manasseh (Judges 5:14; Numbers 26:29?). Yet there is force in Dillm.’s contention that the author who had just written 12 f. could hardly have immediately added the variant Deuteronomy 3:15; hence the latter is reasonably taken as, like Deuteronomy 3:14, a later insertion derived from Numbers 32:40.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:15
15. Machir — He was the eldest son of Manasseh. His name is put for the tribe.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 3:15
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My Name Is Jacob by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young man who is highly educated and talented but struggles to succeed in his career. He seeks help from an older, wise man but i |