and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Bela. —His descent is traced, like that of Beerah. But through fewer names. This does not necessarily imply that Bela and Beerah w…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel ,
&c.] The pedigree of Bela, another principal man in th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…