King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, and Jogbehah,
Complete Jewish Bible:
'Atrot-Shofan, Ya'zer, Yogbehah,
Berean Standard Bible:
Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,
American Standard Version:
and Atroth-shophan, and Jazer, and Jogbehah,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Atroth, Shophan{H5855}, and Jaazer{H3270}, and Jogbehah{H3011},
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 32:1
- ¶ Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place [was] a place for cattle;
Numbers 32:3
- Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
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Commentary for Numbers 32:35
The verse Numbers 32:35 is part of a larger narrative concerning the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and forty years of wandering in the wilderness. In this specific verse, we find a list of cities that were to be built or rebuilt by the tribes of Reuben and Gad, along with half the tribe of Manasseh. These tribes had requested to settle on the eastern side of the Jordan River because the land there was suitable for their livestock. Moses agreed, provided they would first help the other tribes conquer the land on the western side of the Jordan.
The cities mentioned—Atroth, Shophan, Jaazer, and Jogbehah—are likely situated in the region that would become the tribal territories of Reuben and Gad. This verse reflects the broader themes of the book of Numbers, which includes the organization and preparation of the Israelite community for entering and possessing the land promised to their ancestors. It also highlights the importance of faithfulness to God's promises and the fulfillment of commitments, as the two and a half tribes had to ensure they contributed to the conquest of Canaan before claiming their own inheritance.
Historically, these place names provide insight into the geographical and political landscape of the region during the time of the Israelites' settlement. The mention of these cities contributes to the historical record and the understanding of ancient Near Eastern geography, as well as the practical aspects of tribal allotments and city planning in early Israelite society. The verse underscores the transition from a nomadic existence to a more settled, agrarian life for the Israelites, which was a significant moment in their national and religious identity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5855
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַטְרוֹת שׁוֹפָן
Transliteration: ʻAṭrôwth Shôwphân
Pronunciation: at-roth' sho-fawn'
Description: from the same as עֲטָרוֹת and a name otherwise unused (being from the same as שָׂפַן) meaning hidden; crowns of Shophan; Atroth-Shophan, a place in Palestine; Atroth, Shophan (as if two places). - Strong's Number: H3270
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲזֵיר
Transliteration: Yaʻăzêyr
Pronunciation: yah-az-ayr'
Description: lemma יַעֲזִיִר third vowel, corrected to יַעֲזֵיר; or יַעְזֵר; from עָזַר; helpful; Jaazer or Jazer, a place East of the Jordan; Jaazer, Jazer. - Strong's Number: H3011
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יׇגְבְּהָה
Transliteration: Yogbᵉhâh
Pronunciation: yog-beh-haw'
Description: feminine from גָּבַהּ; hillock; Jogbehah, a place East of the Jordan; Jogbehah.