Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran: fortified cities, and folds for sheep.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for sheep.
- BSB Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks.
- NKJV Beth Nimrah and Beth Haran, fortified cities, and folds for sheep.
- NASB Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and sheepfolds for sheep.
- NLT Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran. These were all fortified towns with pens for their flocks.
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Quick answer
Gad builds Beth Nimrah and Beth Haran as fortified cities with sheepfolds. They provide both defense and care for their flocks.
Overview
The Gadites construct fortified cities along with folds for their sheep, matching their earlier stated plan. The combination of strongholds and pastoral provision shows ordered, practical stewardship of the land. It reflects the wisdom of preparing for both security and livelihood, tending the resources God had entrusted to them.
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- Num 32:3“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
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