King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side Jordan [near] Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.
Complete Jewish Bible:
These two-and-a-half tribes have received their inheritance on this side of the Yarden, across from Yericho and eastward, toward the sunrise."
Berean Standard Bible:
These two and a half tribes have received their inheritance across the Jordan from Jericho, toward the sunrise.”
American Standard Version:
the two tribes and the half-tribe have received their inheritance beyond the Jordan at Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The two{H8147} tribes{H4294} and the half{H2677} tribe{H4294} have received{H3947} their inheritance{H5159} on this side{H5676} Jordan{H3383} near Jericho{H3405} eastward{H6924}, toward the sunrising{H4217}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 32:32
- We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan [may be] ours.
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Commentary for Numbers 34:15
1. Themes:
- Divine Allocation of Land: The verse reflects the theme of God's direct involvement in the distribution of the Promised Land to the Israelite tribes, emphasizing the fulfillment of His promise to the patriarchs.
- Tribal Inheritance: It underscores the importance of tribal inheritance within the Israelite community, where each tribe is allocated a specific territory, reinforcing their unique identity and role in the nation.
- Boundaries and Order: The verse is part of a larger section detailing the precise boundaries of the land, which speaks to the themes of order and governance in the nascent Israelite state.
2. Historical Context:
- The Israelites, having wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, are now poised to enter the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua, following the death of Moses.
- Numbers 34:15 specifically refers to the territories already allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. These tribes had requested and received their inheritance on the eastern side of the Jordan River before the rest of the Israelites crossed into Canaan.
- This allocation was made following the conquest of the Amorite kings Sihon and Og, whose lands were given to these tribes as their possession.
- The verse situates the narrative at the threshold of the Israelites' entry into Canaan, with Jericho being the first city they would encounter upon crossing the Jordan.
- The reference to "this side Jordan" indicates the perspective of someone already in the land of Canaan, looking back across the river, which would become a significant geographical and symbolic dividing line in the history of Israel.
In summary, Numbers 34:15 is set within the broader context of the Israelites' imminent settlement in the Promised Land, emphasizing the themes of divine promise, tribal identity, and the establishment of territorial boundaries as the people transition from a nomadic to a settled existence.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H4294
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַטֶּה
Transliteration: maṭṭeh
Pronunciation: mat-teh'
Description: or (feminine) מַטָּה; from נָטָה; a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a support of life, e.g. bread); rod, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H2677
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵצִי
Transliteration: chêtsîy
Pronunciation: khay-tsee'
Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה; the half or middle; half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H5159
There are 191 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחֲלָה
Transliteration: nachălâh
Pronunciation: nakh-al-aw'
Description: from נָחַל (in its usual sense); properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion; heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare נַחַל. - Strong's Number: H5676
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵבֶר
Transliteration: ʻêber
Pronunciation: ay'-ber
Description: from עָבַר; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east); [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight. - Strong's Number: H3383
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַרְדֵּן
Transliteration: Yardên
Pronunciation: yar-dane'
Description: from יָרַד; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine; Jordan. - Strong's Number: H3405
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרִיחוֹ
Transliteration: Yᵉrîychôw
Pronunciation: yer-ee-kho'
Description: or יְרֵחוֹ; or variation (1 Kings 16:34) יְרִיחֹה; perhaps from יָרֵחַ; its month; or else from רוּחַ; fragrant; Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine; Jericho. - Strong's Number: H6924
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶדֶם
Transliteration: qedem
Pronunciation: keh'-dem
Description: or קֵדְמָה; from קָדַם; the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward); aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare קִדְמָה. - Strong's Number: H4217
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְרָח
Transliteration: mizrâch
Pronunciation: miz-rawkh'
Description: from זָרַח; sunrise, i.e. the east; east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun).