Deuteronomy 3:13
And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, being the kingdom of Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh; all the region of Argob, with all Bashan, which was called the land of giants.
Original Language Analysis
וְיֶ֨תֶר
And the rest
H3499
וְיֶ֨תֶר
And the rest
Strong's:
H3499
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
הַגִּלְעָ֤ד
of Gilead
H1568
הַגִּלְעָ֤ד
of Gilead
Strong's:
H1568
Word #:
2 of 19
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
and all Bashan
H1316
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
and all Bashan
Strong's:
H1316
Word #:
4 of 19
bashan (often with the article), a region east of the jordan
מַמְלֶ֣כֶת
being the kingdom
H4467
מַמְלֶ֣כֶת
being the kingdom
Strong's:
H4467
Word #:
5 of 19
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
נָתַ֕תִּי
gave
H5414
נָתַ֕תִּי
gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
7 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
שֵׁ֣בֶט
tribe
H7626
שֵׁ֣בֶט
tribe
Strong's:
H7626
Word #:
9 of 19
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
הַֽמְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
of Manasseh
H4519
הַֽמְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
of Manasseh
Strong's:
H4519
Word #:
10 of 19
menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
כֹּ֣ל
H3605
כֹּ֣ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
14 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
and all Bashan
H1316
הַבָּשָׁ֔ן
and all Bashan
Strong's:
H1316
Word #:
15 of 19
bashan (often with the article), a region east of the jordan
הַה֥וּא
which
H1931
הַה֥וּא
which
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
16 of 19
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יִקָּרֵ֖א
was called
H7121
יִקָּרֵ֖א
was called
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
17 of 19
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
Historical Context
The Jabbok River served as a natural boundary between Israelite territory and Ammon (descended from Lot). This respect for Ammonite borders demonstrates that Israel's conquest was divinely directed, not imperialistic expansion. God's justice includes restraint and recognition of other peoples' legitimate territories.
Questions for Reflection
- What boundaries has God established that you need to honor rather than cross?
- How do you balance claiming your inheritance with respecting others' legitimate rights?
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Analysis & Commentary
The allocation 'unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon' establishes clear tribal boundaries. The phrase 'half the valley, and the border' provides precise demarcation to prevent future disputes. The mention of 'even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon' respects the boundaries God set for other nations. Proper boundaries honor both God's gifts and others' rights.