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Purifying the Land
Commentators John Gill and Matthew Henry explain that the Reubenites changed the names of cities like Nebo and Baal-meon because they were associated with pagan idols. Nebo was a pagan god, and Baal-meon likely means "Baal's habitation." This act demonstrates a deliberate effort to purify their new land from idolatrous influences and dedicate it to the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 32:37–38
18th Century
Theologian
The Reubenites established themselves more compactly than the Gadites. Elcalch (el-’Al) a mile to the northeast; Nebo (Nebbeh) probably three miles…
John Gill
On Numbers 32:38
17th Century
Pastor
And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,)
&c.] For Nebo was the name of an idol, after which perhaps the …
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 32:28–42
17th Century
Minister
Concerning the settlement of these tribes, observe that they built the cities, that is, repaired them. They changed their names; probably these nam…