The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It is worth noting that five of the twelve prefects are designated solely by their father’s names, such as Ben-Hur, while one (Ahimaaz, [Reference …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The sixth division, large, but probably less fertile, crosses the Jordan and includes a great portion of the territory of Manasseh and Gad. The reg…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The son of Geber in Ramothgilead A city in the tribe of Gad, and was a city of refuge, (Joshua 20:8) ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …

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