King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And I gave Gilead unto Machir.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"I gave Gil'ad to Machir;
Berean Standard Bible:
To Machir I gave Gilead,
American Standard Version:
And I gave Gilead unto Machir.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And I gave{H5414} Gilead{H1568} unto Machir{H4353}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 32:39
- And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which [was] in it.
Numbers 32:40
- And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.
Genesis 50:23
- And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third [generation]: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees.
Numbers 26:29
- Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead [come] the family of the Gileadites.
Joshua 22:7
- Now to the [one] half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given [possession] in Bashan: but unto the [other] half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he blessed them,
Joshua 17:1
- ¶ There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he [was] the firstborn of Joseph; [to wit], for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.
Joshua 17:3
- But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these [are] the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 3:15
Deuteronomy 3:15 is a verse set within the broader context of the Israelites' journey towards the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses. The book of Deuteronomy is presented as a series of speeches by Moses to the Israelites, recounting their history and reiterating the laws that God has given them through him.
In the verse, Moses recalls how he allocated the region of Gilead to the tribe of Manasseh, specifically to Machir, who was the firstborn of Manasseh. This allocation was part of the territorial divisions east of the Jordan River, which were distributed among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. These tribes had requested and received permission from Moses to settle in this region, provided they would help their fellow Israelites conquer the land west of the Jordan.
The historical context of this verse is significant because it reflects the culmination of the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness and the beginning of their settlement in the land of Canaan. The act of giving Gilead to Machir is an example of the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs that their descendants would inherit the land. It also highlights the importance of tribal inheritance and the administrative role of Moses in dividing the land among the tribes, which was essential for maintaining the integrity and identity of each tribe within the nation of Israel.
The themes present in Deuteronomy 3:15 include the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, the importance of inheritance and legacy, and the leadership of Moses as he prepares the people for entry into the Promised Land. This verse underscores the broader biblical themes of covenant, divine promise, and the establishment of a homeland for God's people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); 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. - Strong's Number: H1568
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָד
Transliteration: Gilʻâd
Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite. - Strong's Number: H4353
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָכִיר
Transliteration: Mâkîyr
Pronunciation: maw-keer'
Description: from מָכַר; salesman; Makir, an Israelite; Machir.