Numbers 32:35

³⁴And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,³⁵Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,³⁶Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.

Summary

Numbers 32:35 records the outcome of the request made by the tribes of Reuben and Gad to settle in the land east of the Jordan River. They were granted permission by Moses on the condition that they assist the other tribes in conquering the land of Canaan. This verse highlights the importance of fulfilling commitments and working together for the common good. It serves as a reminder that unity and cooperation are essential in achieving God's purposes and blessings.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, &c.--Jaazer, near a famed fountain, Ain Hazier, the waters of which flow into Wady Schaib, about fifteen miles from Hesbon. Beth-nimrah, now Nimrin; Heshbon, now Hesban; Elealeh (Hebrew, "the high"), now Elaal; Kirjathaim (Hebrew, "the double city"); Nebo, now Neba, near the mountain of that name; Baal-meon, now Myoun, in ruins, where was a temple of Baal (Jos 13:17; Jer 48:23); Shibmah, or Shebam (Num 32:3), near Heshbon, famous for vines (Isa 16:9-10; Jer 48:32).

Numbers 32:35

The Tribes East of the Jordan

³⁴And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,³⁵Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,³⁶Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.