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Moses the servant of Yahweh and the children of Israel struck them: and Moses the servant of Yahweh gave it for a possession to the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

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A Historical Recap

Commentators explain that this verse is a summary of events that already happened. The defeat of the kings and the granting of their land to the Reubenites, Gadites, and half-tribe of Manasseh are detailed in the book of Numbers (chapters 21 and 32). This verse serves as a historical marker before listing the victories under Joshua.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 12:1–6

18th Century

Theologian

All the plain on the east - that is, the Arabah or depressed tract along the east bank of Jordan, the modern El-Ghor ().

[Reference J…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 12:6

17th Century

Pastor

Them did Moses the servant of the Lord, and the children of
Israel, smite
That is, th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 12:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Fresh mercies must not overshadow the memory of former mercies. Nor must the glory of the present instruments of good to the church diminish the ju…

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