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Their border was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, sixty cities:

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God's Concrete Promises

Commentators explain that this verse details the specific, historical inheritance for the half-tribe of Manasseh. John Gill notes that Bashan was a real place, famous for its rich pastures and oaks. The 'kingdom of Og' and the 'towns of Jair' were tangible territories and cities, reminding readers that God's promises are not vague but are fulfilled in concrete, historical ways.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 13:8–33

18th Century

Theologian

The writer adds to the command of God (Joshua 13:1–7) a statement that the other two and a half tribes had already had their inheritanc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 13:15–33

19th Century

Bishop

DESCRIPTION OF THE TERRITORY DISTRIBUTED BY MOSES ON THE EAST OF JORDAN

(Joshua 13:15–33).

Reuben.…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 13:30

17th Century

Pastor

And their coast was from Mahanaim
A place in the tribe of Gad, (Joshua 13:26); which was the boundary of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 13:7–33

17th Century

Minister

The land must be divided among the tribes. It is the will of God that each person should know what belongs to them, and not take what belongs to an…