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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 34:15

19th Century

Bishop

On this side Jordan.— Better, Along the side or bank of Jordan. (See Note on chapter 32:19.)

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 34:15

17th Century

Pastor

The two tribes and the half tribe
The tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 34:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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 …