The two tribes and the half-tribe have received their inheritance on this side of the Jordan, across from Jericho eastward, toward the sunrise.”
Parallel translations
- WEB The two tribes and the half-tribe have received their inheritance beyond the Jordan at Jericho eastward, toward the sunrise.”
- KJV The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side Jordan near Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.
- BSB These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”
- NASB The two and a half tribes have received their possession across the Jordan opposite Jericho, eastward toward the sunrise.”
- NLT on the east side of the Jordan River, across from Jericho toward the sunrise.”
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Quick answer
The two and a half tribes received their inheritance east of the Jordan, opposite Jericho toward the sunrise. This locates the Transjordan allotment.
Overview
Specifying the eastern side opposite Jericho clarifies the geography of the tribes settled outside Canaan proper. Though dwelling across the Jordan, these tribes remained part of the covenant nation, obligated to help conquer the western land (Numbers 32:20-22). Their inclusion shows the unity of God's people even across different inheritances.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Num 32:32We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.”
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