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and he dwelt therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to [the tribe of] Machir the son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So Moses gave the Machirites the region of Gilead, and they settled there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to the people of Machir (the descendants of Manasseh), and they lived there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir, and they lived there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That's why Moses gave Gilead to Manasseh's son Machir, who lived there at the time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he lived there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses gave Gilead to Makir the son of Manasseh; and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he lived therein. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Moses gives Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he dwells in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Moses giveth Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he dwelleth in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will give Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he will dwell in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses gave the land of Galaad to Machir the son of Manasses, and he dwelt in it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Moses gave the land of Gilead to Machir, the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />(Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he settled there.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so Moses gave Gilead to Machir son of Manasseh, and he settled there.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe gave Gelad to Mekir, son of Menasheh, and he dwelt in it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses gave Galaad to Machir the son of Manasse, and he dwelt there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/32-40.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=10165" 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">39</span>The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">So Moses</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/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: lə·mā·ḵîr (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">to the clan of Machir</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Manasseh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and they settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">there.</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair.…<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/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29-31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-13</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.)<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="/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/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11-22</a></span><br />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. ...<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/29-8.htm">Deuteronomy 29:8</a></span><br />We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">Joshua 1:12-15</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">1 Kings 4:13</a></span><br />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);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelled therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-13.htm">Deuteronomy 3:13-15</a></b></br> And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, <i>being</i> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Joshua 13:29-31</a></b></br> And Moses gave <i>inheritance</i> unto the half tribe of Manasseh: and <i>this</i> was <i>the possession</i> of the half tribe of the children of Manasseh by their families… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1</a></b></br> There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he <i>was</i> the firstborn of Joseph; <i>to wit</i>, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/numbers/25-1.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/numbers/31-10.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Makirites</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/numbers/31-10.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Therein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/36-12.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/numbers/33-40.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/joshua/21-43.htm">Living-Place</a> <a href="/numbers/36-1.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Makirites</a> <a href="/numbers/32-41.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/numbers/32-41.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/numbers/33-53.htm">Therein</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'; 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This act of giving Gilead to the clan of Machir reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land. The clan of Machir, a prominent family within the tribe of Manasseh, was known for its strength and valor, as seen in other biblical passages (e.g., <a href="/joshua/17.htm">Joshua 17:1</a>). Gilead, a region east of the Jordan River, was known for its balm and fertile land, making it a desirable inheritance. This allocation also demonstrates the importance of tribal and familial inheritance in Israelite society, ensuring that each tribe had a portion of the Promised Land.<p><b>and they settled there</b><br>The settlement of the clan of Machir in Gilead signifies the beginning of the fulfillment of the Israelites' conquest and settlement of the Promised Land. This phrase indicates a transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a more permanent establishment, which was a significant shift for the Israelites. The settling of the land also symbolizes rest and fulfillment of God's promises, as the Israelites begin to inhabit the land promised to their forefathers. This settlement can be seen as a type of the ultimate rest and inheritance believers find in Christ, as described in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8-10</a>). The act of settling also underscores the importance of obedience and faith in God's provision and timing.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who guided them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is the one who allocates the land of Gilead to the clan of Machir.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a></b><br>A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It becomes the inheritance of the clan of Machir.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/machir.htm">Machir</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Manasseh, Joseph's son. His descendants are given the land of Gilead.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. The tribe is divided into two half-tribes, with one half settling east of the Jordan.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/settlement.htm">Settlement</a></b><br>The act of the clan of Machir taking possession of the land of Gilead, fulfilling part of the promise of land to the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of Gilead to Machir's descendants demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs regarding the land.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_leadership.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' role in distributing the land highlights the importance of obedient leadership in guiding God's people according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_and_legacy.htm">Inheritance and Legacy</a></b><br>The inheritance of Gilead by Machir's descendants underscores the significance of spiritual and physical legacies passed down through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>The settlement in Gilead serves as a reminder to trust in God's provision and timing, even when it requires patience and faith.<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/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/how_reconcile_moses'_war_orders_today.htm">Numbers 32:20-22: How do we reconcile Moses' instructions to engage in warfare and seize land with concepts of justice and morality today?</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/does_god_change_his_mind.htm">Does God change His mind? (Numbers 23:19 vs. Exodus 32:14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he dwelt therein.</span> 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 <span class="hebrew">יֵֶּשב</span> is used of the "abiding" of Israel at Kadesh. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/32-40.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">So Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gilead</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְעָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·‘āḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the clan of Machir</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמָכִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mā·ḵîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> </span><span class="str2">Machir -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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">of Manasseh,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they settled there.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/32-40.htm">Numbers 32:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/32-40.htm">OT Law: Numbers 32:40 Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 32:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/32-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 32:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 32:41" /></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>