Numbers 32:3
Numbers 32:3 in Multiple Translations
“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Sebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Sebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
“The towns of Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
The land of Ataroth, and Dibon, and Iazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
'Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon —
“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nemra, Hesebon, and Eleale, and Saban, and Nebo, and Beon,
“We have a great amount of livestock.
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Numbers 32:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲטָר֤וֹת
וְ/דִיבֹן֙
וְ/יַעְזֵ֣ר
וְ/נִמְרָ֔ה
וְ/חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֑ה
וּ/שְׂבָ֥ם
וּ/נְב֖וֹ
וּ/בְעֹֽן
עֲטָר֤וֹת
ʻĂṭârôwth
H5852
Ataroth
N-proper
וְ/דִיבֹן֙
Dîybôwn
H1769
Dibon(-gad)
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יַעְזֵ֣ר
Yaʻăzêyr
H3270
Jazer
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נִמְרָ֔ה
Nimrâh
H5247
Nimrah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
Heshbon
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֑ה
ʼElʻâlêʼ
H500
Elealeh
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׂבָ֥ם
Sᵉbâm
H7643
Sibmah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/נְב֖וֹ
Nᵉbôw
H5015
Nebo
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְעֹֽן
Bᵉʻôn
H1194
Beon
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:3
עֲטָר֤וֹת
ʻĂṭârôwth
H5852
"Ataroth"
N-proper
Ataroth means crowns, a place between Ephraim and Benjamin in Palestine. It appears in the Bible as a boundary location. The name represents a crown or a place of honor.
Definition: § Ataroth = "crowns" a place on the boundary of Ephraim and Manasseh between Ephraim and Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ataroth. See also: Numbers 32:3; Joshua 16:2; Joshua 16:7.
וְ/דִיבֹן֙
Dîybôwn
H1769
"Dibon(-gad)"
Conj | N-proper
Dibon was a town in Moab that the Israelites took over and rebuilt, as described in Numbers. It was also known as Dibon-gad when the tribe of Gad lived there. The KJV translates it as 'Dibon'.
Definition: Dibon = "wasting" a town in Moab on the east side of the Jordan which was taken over by the Israelites and rebuilt by the children of Gad Another name of di.von (דִּיבֹן, דִּימוֹן "Dibon" H1769G)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Dibon. (Also, with H1410 (גָּד) added, Dibon-gad.) See also: Numbers 21:30; Joshua 13:9; Isaiah 15:2.
וְ/יַעְזֵ֣ר
Yaʻăzêyr
H3270
"Jazer"
Conj | N-proper
Jazer was a city east of the Jordan River, in the territory of Gad, and was originally an Amorite city. The name Jazer means helped and it is mentioned in the Bible as a Levitical city.
Definition: § Jazer or Jaazer = "helped" a Levitical city east of the Jordan, in Gilead in the territory of Gad, formerly an Amorite city; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jaazer, Jazer. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Samuel 24:5; Isaiah 16:8.
וְ/נִמְרָ֔ה
Nimrâh
H5247
"Nimrah"
Conj | N-proper
Nimrah refers to a location east of the Jordan River, mentioned in Numbers 32:3 and 32:36, where the Israelites settled after their wilderness journey.
Definition: Nimrah = "limpid" or "pure" a place on the east of the Jordan, 10 miles (16 km) north of the Dead Sea and 3 miles (5 km) east of the Jordan Another name of bet nim.rah (בֵּית נִמְרָה "Beth-nimrah" H1039)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nimrah. See also H1039 (בֵּית נִמְרָה), H5249 (נִמְרִים). See also: Numbers 32:3.
וְ/חֶשְׁבּ֖וֹן
Cheshbôwn
H2809
"Heshbon"
Conj | N-proper
Heshbon was a city east of the Jordan River, serving as the capital of the Amorites under King Sihon, and later becoming part of the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Heshbon = "stronghold" the capital city of Sihon, king of the Amorites, located on the western border of the high plain and on the border line between the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Heshbon. See also: Numbers 21:25; Joshua 12:5; Isaiah 15:4.
וְ/אֶלְעָלֵ֑ה
ʼElʻâlêʼ
H500
"Elealeh"
Conj | N-proper
Elealeh was a place east of the Jordan River, a village of the Reubenites. Its name means 'God is ascending'. It is mentioned in the Bible as a location near Heshbon, and its ruins can still be found today.
Definition: § Elealeh = "God is ascending" a Reubenite village near Heshbon (in ruins)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Elealeh. See also: Numbers 32:3; Isaiah 15:4; Isaiah 16:9.
וּ/שְׂבָ֥ם
Sᵉbâm
H7643
"Sibmah"
Conj | N-proper
Sibmah was a town in Moab, east of the Jordan River, known for its fragrance and allotted to the tribes of Reuben and Gad.
Definition: § Shebam or Shibmah or Sibmah = "fragrance" one of the towns in the pastoral district on the east of the Jordan in Moab; allotted to the tribes of Reuben and Gad
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Shebam, Shibmah, Sibmah. See also: Numbers 32:3; Isaiah 16:8; Isaiah 16:9.
וּ/נְב֖וֹ
Nᵉbôw
H5015
"Nebo"
Conj | N-proper
Nebo refers to a mountain in Moab where Moses died, also a Babylonian deity. The mountain is located east of the Jordan River, opposite Jericho.
Definition: Nebo = "prophet" the mountain where Moses died; located east of the Jordan opposite Jericho Also named: a.va.rim (עֲבָרִים "Abarim" H5682)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Nebo. See also: Numbers 32:3; Ezra 2:29; Isaiah 15:2.
וּ/בְעֹֽן
Bᵉʻôn
H1194
"Beon"
Conj | N-proper
Beon refers to a place east of the Jordan River, also known as Baal-meon, meaning dwelling or indwelling. It is mentioned in the context of the tribe of Reuben.
Definition: Beon = "in the dwelling: indwelling" a place or city in Reuben Another name of ba.al me.on (בַּ֫עַל מְעוֹן "Baal-meon" H1186)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beon. See also: Numbers 32:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 32:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 32:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:3
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
- Sermons on Numbers 32:3
Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan
1Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock.
2So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said,
3“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
4which the LORD conquered before the congregation of Israel, are suitable for livestock—and your servants have livestock.” 5“If we have found favor in your sight,” they said, “let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 48:34 | There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up. |
| 2 | Isaiah 16:8–9 | For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. |
| 3 | Numbers 32:34–38 | And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks. The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt. |
| 4 | Joshua 13:17 | to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, |
| 5 | Judges 11:26 | For three hundred years Israel has lived in Heshbon, Aroer, and their villages, as well as all the cities along the banks of the Arnon. Why did you not take them back during that time? |
| 6 | Joshua 13:19 | Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth-shahar on the hill in the valley, |
| 7 | Numbers 21:25–26 | Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 48:45 | “Those who flee will stand helpless in Heshbon’s shadow, because fire has gone forth from Heshbon and a flame from within Sihon. It devours the foreheads of Moab and the skulls of the sons of tumult. |
| 9 | Isaiah 15:2–4 | Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within. |
| 10 | Numbers 32:1 | Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. |
Numbers 32:3 Summary
The verse lists several cities, including Ataroth, Dibon, and Heshbon, that the Reubenites and Gadites wanted to settle in because they were suitable for their livestock. This request is part of the larger story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, as described in the book of Numbers. The Reubenites and Gadites were looking for a place to call their own, where they could raise their families and livestock, and they believed that this region was the perfect place (Numbers 32:1). By looking at this story, we can learn about the importance of trusting in God's provision and guidance, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, and seeking to follow His will in our decisions, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Numbers 32:3?
The cities listed, such as Ataroth, Dibon, and Heshbon, were part of the region that the Reubenites and Gadites wanted to settle in because it was suitable for their livestock, as seen in Numbers 32:1 and Numbers 32:4. This request is also related to the promise God made to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:7-8.
Why did the Reubenites and Gadites choose these specific cities?
The Reubenites and Gadites chose these cities because they were already conquered by the LORD, as stated in Numbers 32:4, and were suitable for their livestock, as mentioned in Numbers 32:1. This decision is also influenced by the Israelites' experience in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 12:38.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites?
This verse is part of the story of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land, as described in the book of Numbers. It shows how the Reubenites and Gadites were looking for a place to settle and raise their livestock, which is a key aspect of their request to Moses in Numbers 32:5. This story is also connected to the larger narrative of God's covenant with the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4.
What can we learn from the Reubenites and Gadites' request?
We can learn about the importance of careful planning and consideration in our decisions, as seen in the Reubenites and Gadites' request to settle in the region of Jazer and Gilead. This story also teaches us about the value of trusting in God's provision and guidance, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking to settle and find stability, and how can I trust in God's provision and guidance in those areas?
- How can I, like the Reubenites and Gadites, be mindful of my responsibilities and needs, while also considering the needs of others and the will of God?
- What are some ways that I can, like the Israelites, remember and trust in God's faithfulness and promises, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances?
- How can I balance my own desires and plans with the will of God, as seen in the story of the Reubenites and Gadites' request to Moses in Numbers 32:5?
- What can I learn from the Reubenites and Gadites' experience about the importance of community and seeking guidance from leaders, as seen in Numbers 32:2?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:3
Ataroth, Dibon, and Jazer,.... These were places which belonged to the Amorites, and were taken from Sihon, their king: of Ataroth we read nowhere else but in this chapter; of Dibon see Isaiah 15:2,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:3
The children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spake unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the congregation, saying, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
Ataroth; different from that Ataroth, ,7, which was on the other side of Jordan. Nimrah, called Beth-nimrah, ; and the waters of Nimrim, . Shebam, called Shibmah, . Beon which is thought to be the same place called Baal-meon, , and Beth-meon, .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
Verse 3. Ataroth, and Dibon, &c.] The places mentioned here belonged to Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, which being conquered by the Israelites, constituted ever after a part of their territories, Numbers 32:33.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:3
3. All these names recur in Numbers 32:34-38, three of them in a slightly different form (see R.V. marg.). Beon is probably a mere scribal slip for Meon.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:3
See Numbers 32:34-38 notes.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:3
3. Ataroth — Hebrew, crowns. There were several cities of this name.This was probably in the land of Jazer. It has not been identified. Dibon — Joshua 13:17, note. Nimrah occurs only here.
Sermons on Numbers 32:3
| Sermon | Description | |
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Who Not to Follow by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of carefully choosing our associations to enter the promised rest of God, warning against following the counsel of the ungodly and sinful way |