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the two tribes and the half-tribe have received their inheritance beyond the Jordan at Jericho eastward, toward the sunrise.
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The Eastern Inheritance
Commentators clarify that the two and a half tribes received the 'grant' of their inheritance while in the plains of Moab, east of the Jordan River. The location is described as 'toward the sunrising,' confirming its position on the eastern bank, opposite Jericho.
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19th Century
Anglican
On this side Jordan.— Better, Along the side or bank of Jordan. (See Note on chapter 32:19.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The two tribes and the half tribe The tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh:
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Presbyterian
Canaan was of small extent; as it is bounded here, it is only about 160 miles in length and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised …
