Numbers 32:40
New International Version
So Moses gave Gilead to the Makirites, the descendants of Manasseh, and they settled there.

New Living Translation
So Moses gave Gilead to the Makirites, descendants of Manasseh, and they settled there.

English Standard Version
And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he settled in it.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there.

King James Bible
And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

New King James Version
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he dwelt in it.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

NASB 1995
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

NASB 1977
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

Amplified Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to [the tribe of] Machir the son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.

American Standard Version
And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

Contemporary English Version
So Moses gave the Machirites the region of Gilead, and they settled there.

English Revised Version
And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Moses gave Gilead to the people of Machir (the descendants of Manasseh), and they lived there.

Good News Translation
So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir, and they lived there.

International Standard Version
That's why Moses gave Gilead to Manasseh's son Machir, who lived there at the time.

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there.

NET Bible
So Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he lived there.

New Heart English Bible
Moses gave Gilead to Makir the son of Manasseh; and he lived in it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt in it.

World English Bible
Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he lived therein.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moses gives Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he dwells in it.

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses giveth Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he dwelleth in it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will give Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he will dwell in it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses gave the land of Galaad to Machir the son of Manasses, and he dwelt in it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Moses gave the land of Gilead to Machir, the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

New American Bible
(Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he settled there.)

New Revised Standard Version
so Moses gave Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he settled there.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe gave Gelad to Mekir, son of Menasheh, and he dwelt in it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses gave Galaad to Machir the son of Manasse, and he dwelt there.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribes East of the Jordan
39The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. 40So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. 41Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair.…

Cross References
Joshua 13:29-31
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

Deuteronomy 3:12-13
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.)

Joshua 22:9
So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses.

Joshua 21:38-39
And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer—four cities in all, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 5:11-22
The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...

1 Chronicles 6:80-81
And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

Deuteronomy 29:8
We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Joshua 1:12-15
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ...

Joshua 4:12-13
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.

1 Kings 4:13
Ben-geber in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead belonged to him, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars);

2 Kings 10:32-33
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Ezekiel 48:23-29
As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:30
so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelled therein.

Deuteronomy 3:13-15
And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, being the kingdom of Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh; all the region of Argob, with all Bashan, which was called the land of giants…

Joshua 13:29-31
And Moses gave inheritance unto the half tribe of Manasseh: and this was the possession of the half tribe of the children of Manasseh by their families…

Joshua 17:1
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

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Numbers 32
1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan
6. Moses reproves them
16. They offer him conditions with which he is content
33. Moses assigns them the land
39. They conquer it.














So Moses gave
The act of giving here is significant in the context of divine authority and leadership. Moses, as the leader appointed by God, acts as an intermediary to distribute the land. The Hebrew root for "gave" is "נָתַן" (natan), which implies a deliberate and authoritative act of bestowal. This reflects the divine mandate Moses had to allocate the Promised Land according to God's will. It underscores the importance of obedience and the fulfillment of God's promises through His chosen leaders.

Gilead
Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. The name "Gilead" in Hebrew, "גִּלְעָד" (Gil'ad), can mean "heap of testimony" or "rocky region." This area was significant for its strategic location and resources. Historically, Gilead was a place of refuge and healing, symbolizing God's provision and care for His people. The allocation of Gilead to the tribe of Manasseh highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land.

to the clan of Machir
Machir was the firstborn son of Manasseh, Joseph's son. The Hebrew name "מָכִיר" (Machir) means "sold" or "bartered," which may reflect the historical context of the tribe's experiences. The clan of Machir was known for its valor and strength, as noted in other biblical passages. This allocation signifies the reward for their faithfulness and military prowess, emphasizing the biblical principle that God honors those who are steadfast and courageous in His service.

son of Manasseh
Manasseh was one of Joseph's sons, and his name in Hebrew, "מְנַשֶּׁה" (Menashe), means "causing to forget," referring to Joseph's ability to forget his hardships in Egypt. The tribe of Manasseh was one of the half-tribes that settled on the east side of the Jordan. This phrase connects the narrative to the broader account of Israel's inheritance and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness across generations.

and they settled there
The act of settling, from the Hebrew "יָשַׁב" (yashav), implies dwelling or inhabiting. This phrase indicates the completion of a journey and the beginning of a new chapter for the clan of Machir. It symbolizes rest and stability after the wilderness wanderings. In a spiritual sense, settling in the land represents entering into God's rest and receiving His blessings. It is a testament to God's provision and the realization of His promises to His people.

Verse 40. - And he dwelt therein. This expression does not necessarily look beyond the lifetime of Moses, although it would be more naturally taken as doing so. In chapter Numbers 20:1 יֵֶּשב is used of the "abiding" of Israel at Kadesh.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Moses
מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

gave
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Gilead
הַגִּלְעָ֔ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

to the clan of Machir
לְמָכִ֖יר (lə·mā·ḵîr)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4353: Machir -- two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Manasseh,
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

and they settled there.
וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry


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