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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/32.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad built the towns of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people of Gad built Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon and Ataroth and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad built Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Gad built Dibon and Ataroth and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Gad built Dibon and Ataroth and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Gad built Dibon and Ataroth and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gad built Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The tribe of Gad rebuilt the towns of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Gad rebuilt the cities of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The tribe of Gad rebuilt the fortified towns of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Gad built Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad build Dihon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Gad build Dihon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad will build Dibon and Ataroth, and Aroer,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Cad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, the sons of Gad built up Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Gadites rebuilt the cities of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Ribon and Ataroth and Adoer<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built up Ribon and Atruth and Aduir,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gad built Daebon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/32-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10131" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">The Tribes East of the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">And the Gadites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yiḇ·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">built up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1769.htm" title="1769: dî·ḇōn (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Moab, also a place in Judah. Or Diybon; from duwb; pining.">Dibon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5852.htm" title="5852: ‘ă·ṭā·rōṯ (N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. Or Ataroth; plural of atarah; Ataroth, the name of two places in Palestine.">Ataroth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6177.htm" title="6177: ‘ă·rō·‘êr (N-proper-fs) -- Or 'Aro'er; or 'Ar'owr; the same as arow'er; nudity of situation; Aroer, the name of three places in or near Palestine.">Aroer,</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-25.htm">Joshua 13:25-28</a></span><br />The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; / the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; / and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-38.htm">Joshua 21:38-39</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">1 Chronicles 6:80-81</a></span><br />And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />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.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Joshua 22:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8-9</a></span><br />and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. / They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">1 Chronicles 5:16</a></span><br />They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23</a></span><br />Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm">1 Chronicles 5:26</a></span><br />So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/10-4.htm">Judges 10:4</a></span><br />He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys. And they had thirty towns in the land of Gilead, which to this day are called Havvoth-jair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">2 Kings 10:33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a></span><br />Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1</a></span><br />Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,</p><p class="hdg">Dibon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-3.htm">Numbers 32:3</a></b></br> Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-20.htm">Numbers 21:20</a></b></br> And from Bamoth <i>in</i> the valley, that <i>is</i> in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Numbers 33:45,46</a></b></br> And they departed from Iim, and pitched in Dibongad… </p><p class="hdg">Aroer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Deuteronomy 2:36</a></b></br> From Aroer, which <i>is</i> by the brink of the river of Arnon, and <i>from</i> the city that <i>is</i> by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/17-2.htm">Isaiah 17:2</a></b></br> The cities of Aroer <i>are</i> forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make <i>them</i> afraid.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/48-19.htm">Aroer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-19.htm">Aro'er</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Ataroth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-3.htm">At'aroth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/numbers/23-14.htm">Built</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/32-3.htm">Dibon</a> <a href="/joshua/13-9.htm">Dihon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Aroer</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Aro'er</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Ataroth</a> <a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">At'aroth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Build</a> <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Builders</a> <a href="/numbers/32-36.htm">Built</a> <a href="/numbers/32-37.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/33-45.htm">Dibon</a> <a href="/joshua/13-9.htm">Dihon</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-1.htm">The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Moses reproves them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">They offer him conditions with which he is content</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Moses assigns them the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">They conquer it.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the Gadites</b><br>The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The Gadites were known for their warrior skills and played a significant role in the conquest of the Promised Land. Their decision to settle east of the Jordan River, along with the Reubenites and half-tribe of Manasseh, was based on the suitability of the land for their large herds and flocks. This choice reflects their pastoral lifestyle and the importance of livestock in their economy and culture.<p><b>built up</b><br>The phrase "built up" indicates that the Gadites fortified or rebuilt these cities. This action was necessary to establish a secure and defensible presence in the region. The construction of fortified cities was a common practice in the ancient Near East to protect against enemy attacks and to assert control over a territory. This also reflects the fulfillment of their agreement with Moses to help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan before settling in their chosen territory.<p><b>Dibon</b><br>Dibon was an ancient city located in the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad. It is identified with modern-day Dhiban in Jordan. Archaeological excavations have uncovered significant remains, including the famous Mesha Stele, which provides insights into the Moabite perspective of the region's history. Dibon's strategic location made it an important city for trade and military purposes. The rebuilding of Dibon by the Gadites signifies their intention to establish a stronghold in the area.<p><b>Ataroth</b><br>Ataroth was another city rebuilt by the Gadites. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated in the region east of the Jordan River. The name Ataroth means "crowns" or "wreaths," possibly indicating a place of significance or prominence. The rebuilding of Ataroth demonstrates the Gadites' efforts to secure their territory and provide for their community's needs.<p><b>Aroer</b><br>Aroer was a city located near the Arnon River, marking the southern boundary of the territory occupied by the Gadites. It is often mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of Israel and its neighboring nations. Aroer's location made it a key defensive position against incursions from the south. The rebuilding of Aroer by the Gadites highlights their strategic planning in establishing a secure and prosperous region for their tribe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gadites.htm">Gadites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel, descendants of Gad, one of Jacob's sons. They were known for their warrior skills and played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dibon.htm">Dibon</a></b><br>A city located in the territory east of the Jordan River. It was one of the cities rebuilt by the Gadites as they settled in the land given to them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ataroth.htm">Ataroth</a></b><br>Another city in the region east of the Jordan, rebuilt by the Gadites. Its name means "crowns" or "wreaths," indicating a place of significance or honor.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/aroer.htm">Aroer</a></b><br>A city on the edge of the Arnon Gorge, also rebuilt by the Gadites. It served as a strategic location for defense and control over the surrounding area.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding.htm">Rebuilding</a></b><br>The act of reconstructing these cities signifies the Gadites' commitment to establishing their presence and fulfilling their role in the land allotted to them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_promises.htm">Commitment to God's Promises</a></b><br>The rebuilding of cities by the Gadites demonstrates their commitment to the promises of God. As believers, we are called to actively participate in God's plans for our lives, trusting in His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_and_action.htm">Strategic Planning and Action</a></b><br>The choice of cities like Dibon, Ataroth, and Aroer highlights the importance of strategic planning in fulfilling God's purposes. We should seek wisdom and discernment in our decisions, ensuring they align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_legacy.htm">Community and Legacy</a></b><br>By rebuilding these cities, the Gadites established a legacy for future generations. Our actions today can have a lasting impact on our families and communities, encouraging us to build with eternity in mind.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_occupation.htm">Faithfulness in Occupation</a></b><br>The Gadites' actions remind us of the importance of being faithful in the roles and responsibilities God has given us. We are called to occupy and steward well the areas of influence entrusted to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_verify_rapid_city_builds_in_transjordan.htm">Numbers 32:34-38: Can we verify the rapid construction or fortification of these cities in Transjordan through any historical or archaeological findings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_reuben's_and_gad's_settlement_sparse.htm">Joshua 13:8-14 - If Reuben's and Gad's territories east of the Jordan were truly established, why is tangible evidence of extensive settlement in those regions sparse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_historical_proof_of_moses'_warnings.htm">Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_reuben_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Reuben?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">And the children of Gad built Dibon . . . </span>Better, <span class= "ital">repaired </span>or <span class= "ital">fortified. </span>Some of the cities mentioned in this and the following verses--as, <span class= "ital">e.g., </span>Dibon and Heshbon--are mentioned also in Numbers 21 in connection with the conquest of the Amoritish territory. It is not probable that new cities would have been built at this time, nor did the circumstances of the Israelites admit of the delay which would have been involved in such an undertaking. It was at Dibon that the Moabite stone was discovered by Mr. Klein in 1868. For the geographical position and modern names of the towns mentioned in these verses, see Keil (<span class= "ital">in loc</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>In the distribution of the towns by Joshua, some of the southernmost towns repaired or fortified by the Gadites appear to have fallen to the tribe of Reuben. (See <a href="/context/joshua/13-16.htm" title="And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the middle of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;">Joshua 13:16-17</a>.) Heshbon, on the other hand, appears to have fallen to the lot of the tribe of Gad, and to have been assigned to the Levites (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/6-80.htm" title="And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs,">1Chronicles 6:80-81</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Gad built,</span> <span class="accented">i.e.,<span class="cmt_word"></span></span> no doubt, they put these places in some habitable and defensible state of repair until they should return. Dibon. Now Dhiban, four miles north of Arnon. It is called Dibon-gad in chapter Numbers 33:45, 46, but it is doubtful whether there is any allusion to its present occupation, since "Gad" was a common affix in the languages of Canaan (cf. <a href="/joshua/11-17.htm">Joshua 11:17</a>). Dibon was subsequently assigned to Reuben (<a href="/joshua/13-9.htm">Joshua 13:9</a>), but was recovered by Moab, and became one of his strongholds (of <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Isaiah 15:2</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/48-18.htm">Jeremiah 48:18, 22</a>) The Moabite stone was found here. <span class="cmt_word">Ataroth.</span> Now Attarus, seven miles from Dibon. <span class="cmt_word">Aroer.</span> Not the Aroer before Rabbath (<a href="/joshua/13-25.htm">Joshua 13:25</a>), but the Aroer by the brink of Arnon (<a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Deuteronomy 2:36</a>; <a href="/joshua/13-16.htm">Joshua 13:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/32-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the Gadites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">built up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּבְנ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḇ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dibon,</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּיבֹ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(dî·ḇōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1769.htm">Strong's 1769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dibon -- a city in Moab, also a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ataroth,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲטָרֹ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṭā·rōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5852.htm">Strong's 5852: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ataroth -- the name of several places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aroer,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲרֹעֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·rō·‘êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6177.htm">Strong's 6177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aroer -- three cities in Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/32-34.htm">OT Law: Numbers 32:34 The children of Gad built Dibon (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/32-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 32:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/32-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 32:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>