The children of Reuben built Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,
Parallel translations
- KJV And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,
- BSB The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,
- NKJV And the children of Reuben built Heshbon and Elealeh and Kirjathaim,
- NASB The sons of Reuben built Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,
- NLT The descendants of Reuben built the towns of Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,
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Quick answer
The Reubenites build Heshbon, Elealeh, and Kiriathaim. They establish their cities in their portion of the territory.
Overview
The children of Reuben rebuild notable cities, including Heshbon, formerly the royal city of Sihon. Taking over the Amorite capital signals the completeness of God's victory now passed to His people. The record continues to show the promised possession becoming a settled reality for the eastern tribes.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Num 21:27Therefore those who speak in proverbs say, “Come to Heshbon. Let the city of Sihon be built and established;
- Num 32:3“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
- Isa 15:4Heshbon cries out with Elealeh. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. Their souls tremble within them.
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