Numbers 32:39

Numbers 32:39 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.

King James Version KJV

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it.

American Standard Version ASV

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorites that were therein.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, went to Gilead and took it, driving out the Amorites who were living there.

Free Bible Version FBV

The descendants of Machir, son of Manasseh, attacked Gilead and captured it. They drove out the Amorites who were living there.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the children of Machir the sonne of Manasseh went to Gilead, and tooke it, and put out the Amorites that dwelt therein.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And sons of Machir son of Manasseh go to Gilead, and capture it, and dispossess the Amorite, who [is] in it;

World English Bible WEB

The children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, took it, and dispossessed the Amorites who were therein.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite who was in it.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Moreover the children of Machir, the son of Manasses, went into Galaad, and wasted it, cutting off the Amorrhites, the inhabitants thereof.

Translation for Translators T4T

The descendants of Manasseh’s son Makir went to the Gilead region and compelled the people of the Amor people-group to leave that area.

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Numbers 32:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ בְּנֵ֨י מָכִ֧יר בֶּן מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה גִּלְעָ֖דָ/ה וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדֻ֑/הָ וַ/יּ֖וֹרֶשׁ אֶת הָ/אֱמֹרִ֥י אֲשֶׁר בָּֽ/הּ

וַ/יֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ yâlak H3212 to walk Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

בְּנֵ֨י bên H1121 son N-mp

מָכִ֧יר Mâkîyr H4353 Machir N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה Mᵉnashsheh H4519 Moses N-proper

גִּלְעָ֖דָ/ה Gilʻâd H1568 Gilead N-proper | Suff

וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדֻ֑/הָ lâkad H3920 to capture Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

וַ/יּ֖וֹרֶשׁ yârash H3423 to possess Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

הָ/אֱמֹרִ֥י ʼĔmôrîy H567 Amorite Art | Ngmsa

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:39

וַ/יֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ yâlak H3212 "to walk" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.

Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.

בְּנֵ֨י bên H1121 "son" N-mp

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

מָכִ֧יר Mâkîyr H4353 "Machir" N-proper

Machir was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:4 as the son of Ammiel, and played a significant role in helping Saul and David. He was also the son of Manasseh and an Aramite woman. His name means 'sold'.

Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.9.4; son of: Ammiel (H5988H) § Machir = "sold" 1) eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family 2) son of Ammiel, a powerful chief of one of the Transjordanic tribes who rendered essential services to Saul and to David

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Machir. See also: Genesis 50:23; Judges 5:14; 1 Chronicles 7:17.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

מְנַשֶּׁ֛ה Mᵉnashsheh H4519 "Moses" N-proper

Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.

גִּלְעָ֖דָ/ה Gilʻâd H1568 "Gilead" N-proper | Suff

Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.

Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead

Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.

וַֽ/יִּלְכְּדֻ֑/הָ lâkad H3920 "to capture" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.

Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.

וַ/יּ֖וֹרֶשׁ yârash H3423 "to possess" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms

To possess means to take control of something, like a piece of land, by driving out others and occupying it. This word is used in the Bible to describe inheriting property or seizing power.

Definition: : possess/inherit 1) to seize, dispossess, take possession off, inherit, disinherit, occupy, impoverish, be an heir 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession of 1a2) to inherit 1a3) to impoverish, come to poverty, be poor 1b) (Niphal) to be dispossessed, be impoverished, come to poverty 1c) (Piel) to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to possess or inherit 1d2) to cause others to possess or inherit 1d3) to impoverish 1d4) to dispossess 1d5) to destroy, bring to ruin, disinherit

Usage: Occurs in 204 OT verses. KJV: cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 15:3; Joshua 15:63; Psalms 25:13.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הָ/אֱמֹרִ֥י ʼĔmôrîy H567 "Amorite" Art | Ngmsa

An Amorite is a member of a Canaanite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 10:16, descended from Canaan. The Israelites displaced them as they entered the Promised Land.

Definition: Someone descended from Amor(?), first mentioned at Gen.10.16; descended from Canaan (H3667); along with Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § Amorite = "a sayer" one of the peoples of east Canaan and beyond the Jordan, dispossessed by the Israelite incursion from Egypt

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: Amorite. See also: Genesis 10:16; Joshua 9:1; Psalms 135:11.

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

בָּֽ/הּ "" Prep | Suff

Study Notes — Numbers 32:39

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Numbers 32:39 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:39
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:39
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:39
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 32:39
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:39
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:39
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:39
Sermons on Numbers 32:39

Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan

37The Reubenites built up Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, 38as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (whose names were changed), and Sibmah. And they renamed the cities they rebuilt.

39The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.

40So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. 41Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Genesis 50:23	He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.
2	Joshua 17:1	Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war.
3	Numbers 26:29	These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead.

Numbers 32:39 Summary

This verse tells us that the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. This event shows us how God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies and provided for them as they followed His commands, as seen in (Deuteronomy 6:23) and (Joshua 21:43-45). It also reminds us that, just like the Israelites, we have a responsibility to trust God and obey His commands, even when faced with challenges and uncertainties, as encouraged in (Proverbs 3:5-6). By doing so, we can experience God's faithfulness and provision in our own lives, just like the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh did in Gilead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh?

The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh were a clan within the tribe of Manasseh, as seen in Numbers 32:39, and they played a significant role in the conquest of Gilead, as also mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:15 and Joshua 17:1.

Why did the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh go to Gilead?

The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead to capture it and drive out the Amorites who were there, as part of the larger conquest of Canaan under Moses' leadership, as described in Numbers 32:39 and supported by Genesis 15:16 and Exodus 23:31.

What was the outcome of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh's conquest of Gilead?

The outcome of the conquest was that Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there, as stated in Numbers 32:40, similar to how the Israelites were given other lands to inherit, such as in Joshua 1:3 and Ezekiel 47:13.

How does this event relate to the larger story of the Israelites?

This event is part of the larger story of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, as promised by God in Genesis 12:7 and reiterated in Numbers 33:53, and it demonstrates the faithfulness of God to His people and the importance of obedience to His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:23 and Joshua 21:43-45.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can, like the descendants of Machir, trust God to give me victory over the challenges I face in my life?
How can I apply the principle of driving out the 'Amorites' in my own life, in terms of overcoming sin and living a life that is pleasing to God, as described in Romans 8:37 and 2 Corinthians 10:4-5?
What are some ways that I can settle into the 'Gilead' that God has given me, and make the most of the opportunities and blessings that He has provided, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11?
How can I, like the clan of Machir, work together with others to achieve a common goal and fulfill the plans that God has for us, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?

Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:39

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it,.... That part of it which Moses gave unto the half tribe of Manasseh, which till now was in the hand of the Amorites; for

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. Gilead - now Jelud.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:39

Took it, i.e. part of it; or Gilead is here taken more strictly. See Poole on ""; ,13.

Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 32:39

(39) And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went . . . —Better, Now the children of Machir the son of Manasseh had gone to Gilead, and taken it, &c. (See Note on Numbers 32:33.)

Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:39

39. The individual action of clans (here and in Numbers 32:41 f.) is similar to that described in Judges 1:3; Judges 1:22. See prelim. note.

Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:39

The children of Machir - Machir, the son of Manasseh, was long since dead: even his sons had been brought up upon Joseph’s knees Genesis 50:23.

Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:39

39. Machir was the son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine. 1 Chronicles 7:14, and Genesis 46:20, Seventy. The Amorite — Literally, the highlanders in contrast with the low-landers, the Canaanites. Joshua 3:10, note.

Sermons on Numbers 32:39

	Sermon	Description
	My Name Is Jacob by K.P. Yohannan	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young man who is highly educated and talented but struggles to succeed in his career. He seeks help from an older, wise man but i

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