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This was for the descendants of Makir son of Manasseh—for half of the sons of Makir, according to their clans. <a href="/nlt/joshua/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> It also included half of Gilead and King Og’s royal cities of Ashtaroth and Edrei. All this was given to the clans of the descendants of Makir, who was Manasseh’s son. <a href="/esv/joshua/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> and half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan. These were allotted to the people of Machir the son of Manasseh for the half of the people of Machir according to their clans. <a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/joshua/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were pertaining unto the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even to the one half of the children of Machir by their families. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/13.htm">New King James Version</a> half of Gilead, and Ashtaroth and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the children of Machir according to their families. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> also half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the sons of Machir according to their families. <a href="/nasb/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> also half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the sons of Machir according to their families. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> also half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the sons of Machir according to their families. <a href="/lsb/joshua/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> also half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the sons of Machir according to their families. <a href="/amp/joshua/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> also half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan; these were for the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh, for half of the sons of Machir according to their families (clans). <a href="/csb/joshua/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But half of Gilead, and Og’s royal cities in Bashan—Ashtaroth and Edrei—are for the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh (that is, half the descendants of Machir by their clans). <a href="/hcsb/joshua/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But half of Gilead, and Og&#8217s royal cities in Bashan—Ashtaroth and Edrei—are for the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half the descendants of Machir by their clans. <a href="/asv/joshua/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families. <a href="/erv/joshua/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families. <a href="/gwt/joshua/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It also included half of Gilead with Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. They were given to half the families of Machir, son of Manasseh, [for their inheritance]. <a href="/gnt/joshua/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> It included half of Gilead, as well as Ashtaroth and Edrei, the capital cities of Og's kingdom in Bashan. All this was given to half the families descended from Machir son of Manasseh. <a href="/isv/joshua/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> half of Gilead, including Ashtaroth and Edrei. The cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan went to half of the descendants of Manasseh's son Machir, according to their tribes. <a href="/msb/joshua/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/joshua/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Half of Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities in the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were assigned to the descendants of Makir son of Manasseh, to half the descendants of Makir by their clans. <a href="/nheb/joshua/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Half Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the people of Makir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the people of Makir according to their families. <a href="/wbt/joshua/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were pertaining to the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even to the one half of the children of Machir by their families. <a href="/web/joshua/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Half Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and half of Gilead, and Ashteroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, [are] to the sons of Machir, son of Manasseh, to the half of the sons of Machir, for their families. <a href="/ylt/joshua/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the half of Gilead, and Ashteroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, are to the sons of Machir, son of Manasseh, to the half of the sons of Machir, for their families. <a href="/slt/joshua/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og, in Bashan, to the sons of Machir, son of Manasseh, to half the sons of Machir according to their families.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And half Galaad, and Astaroth, and Edrai, cities of the kingdom of Og in Basan: to the children of Machir, the son of Manasses, to one? half of the children of Machir according to their kindreds. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and one half part of Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, to the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, to one half part of the sons of Machir, according to their families. <a href="/nabre/joshua/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Half of Gilead, with Ashtaroth and Edrei, royal cities of Og in Bashan, fell to the descendants of Machir, son of Manasseh, to half the Machirites, by their clans. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and half of Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the towns of the kingdom of Og in Bashan; these were allotted to the people of Machir son of Manasseh according to their clans—for half the Machirites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Mathnin. These cities and their villages Moses gave to the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, to the half of the children of Machir by their families. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And a half of Gelad and of Estruth and of Ardi, towns of the kingdom of Oog that are in Mathnin, these towns and their hamlets Moshe gave to the children of Makir, son of Manasheh, to half of the children of Makir for their families<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, the cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were for the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even for the half of the children of Machir according to their families. <a href="/sep/joshua/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and the half of Galaad, and in Astaroth, and in Edrain, royal cities of Og in the land of Basan, Moses gave to the sons of Machir the sons of Manasse, even to the half-tribe sons of Machir the sons of Manasse, according to their families. <a href="/parallel/joshua/13-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=3585" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/13.htm">Manasseh's Eastern Inheritance</a> …30The 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; 31<a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wa·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">half</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.">of Gilead;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6252.htm" title="6252: wə·‘aš·tā·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or bashtaroth; plural of ashtrah; Ashtaroth, the name of a Sidonian deity, and of a place East of the Jordan.">and Ashtaroth</a> <a href="/hebrew/154.htm" title="154: wə·’eḏ·re·‘î (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From the equivalent of edra'; mighty; Edrei, the name of two places in Palestine.">and Edrei,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4468.htm" title="4468: mam·lə·ḵūṯ (N-fsc) -- Kingdom, dominion, reign. A form of mamlakah and equiv. To it.">the royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/5747.htm" title="5747: ‘ō·wḡ (N-proper-ms) -- King of Bashan. Probably from uwg; round; Og, a king of Bashan.">of Og</a> <a href="/hebrew/1316.htm" title="1316: bab·bā·šān (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Smooth, a region E. of the Jordan. Of uncertain derivation; Bashan, a region East of the Jordan.">in Bashan.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">All this was for the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: mā·ḵîr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">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/2677.htm" title="2677: la·ḥă·ṣî (Prep-l, Art:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">that is, half of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: mā·ḵîr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">of Machir.</a> 32These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Numbers 32:39-42</a> The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. / So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a> 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). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ... <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/29-8.htm">Deuteronomy 29:8</a> We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-80.htm">1 Chronicles 6:80-81</a> And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, / Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands. <a href="/numbers/21-33.htm">Numbers 21:33-35</a> Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-24.htm">Deuteronomy 2:24-37</a> “Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, ... <a href="/judges/10-8.htm">Judges 10:8</a> who that very year harassed and oppressed the Israelites, and they did so for eighteen years to all the Israelites on the other side of the Jordan in Gilead, the land of the Amorites. <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19</a> Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah. <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Psalm 60:7</a> Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a> “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Mark 5:1-20</a> On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes. / As soon as Jesus got out of the boat, He was met by a man with an unclean spirit, who was coming from the tombs. / This man had been living in the tombs and could no longer be restrained, even with chains. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were pertaining to the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, even to the one half of the children of Machir by their families.Ashtaroth<a href="/joshua/12-4.htm">Joshua 12:4</a> And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,the children of Machir by<a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Numbers 32:39,40</a> And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/joshua/13-12.htm">Ashtaroth</a> <a href="/joshua/13-12.htm">Ash'taroth</a> <a href="/joshua/13-30.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/joshua/6-23.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/13-30.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/joshua/13-12.htm">Edrei</a> <a href="/joshua/13-12.htm">Ed're-I</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Half</a> <a href="/joshua/13-30.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-15.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/numbers/26-29.htm">Machirites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-15.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/joshua/13-30.htm">Og</a> <a href="/numbers/5-9.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/joshua/10-2.htm">Royal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/13-32.htm">Allotted</a> <a href="/judges/2-13.htm">Ashtaroth</a> <a href="/judges/2-13.htm">Ash'taroth</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/joshua/14-14.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/joshua/14-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/joshua/15-1.htm">Clan</a> <a href="/joshua/15-14.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/joshua/19-37.htm">Edrei</a> <a href="/joshua/19-37.htm">Ed're-I</a> <a href="/joshua/14-2.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-16.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/numbers/26-29.htm">Machirites</a> <a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/joshua/14-4.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">Og</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Royal</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 13</div>1. <a href="/joshua/13-1.htm">The bounds of the land not yet conquered</a> 8. <a href="/joshua/13-8.htm">The inheritance of the two tribes and a half</a> 14. <a href="/joshua/13-14.htm">The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi</a> 15. <a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben</a> 22. <a href="/joshua/13-22.htm">Balaam slain</a> 24. <a href="/joshua/13-24.htm">The bounds of the inheritance of God</a> 29. <a href="/joshua/13-29.htm">and of the half tribe of Manasseh</a> </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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Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was a significant area in biblical history, often associated with the tribes of Gad and Manasseh. The division of Gilead here indicates the allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. Gilead's location made it a strategic and fertile area, important for agriculture and trade.and Ashtaroth and Edrei, Ashtaroth and Edrei were significant cities in the region of Bashan. Ashtaroth was a center of worship for the Canaanite goddess Astarte, indicating the syncretism and idolatry present in the land before Israel's conquest. Edrei was one of the royal cities of Og, king of Bashan, and a site of a major battle where Israel defeated Og (<a href="/numbers/21-33.htm">Numbers 21:33-35</a>). These cities' mention highlights the transition from pagan rule to Israelite control, symbolizing God's victory over false gods.the royal cities of Og in Bashan. Og was one of the last of the Rephaim, a race of giants, and his defeat by Israel under Moses' leadership was a significant victory (<a href="/deuteronomy/3.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-11</a>). Bashan was known for its fertile land and strong cities, making it a valuable possession. The reference to "royal cities" underscores the importance and strength of these locations, now under Israelite control, demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in granting Israel victory over formidable foes.All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, Machir was the firstborn of Manasseh, Joseph's son, and his descendants were known for their military prowess. The allocation of this land to Machir's descendants reflects their role in conquering the territory (<a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Numbers 32:39-40</a>). This inheritance fulfills Jacob's blessing over Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, ensuring their prominence among the tribes of Israel (<a href="/genesis/48-19.htm">Genesis 48:19-20</a>).that is, half of the descendants of Machir. The division of the land among half of Machir's descendants indicates the broader division of the tribe of Manasseh, with portions on both sides of the Jordan River. This allocation reflects the tribe's size and influence, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. The division also illustrates the complexity of tribal inheritances and the importance of maintaining family and tribal identities within the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It was a significant area for the tribes of Israel, particularly for the descendants of Manasseh. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ashtaroth.htm">Ashtaroth</a> A city in Bashan, associated with the worship of the Canaanite goddess Astarte. It was one of the royal cities of Og, king of Bashan. 3. <a href="/topical/e/edrei.htm">Edrei</a> Another city in Bashan, known as a place of battle where the Israelites defeated King Og. 4. <a href="/topical/o/og,_king_of_bashan.htm">Og, King of Bashan</a> A giant king defeated by Moses and the Israelites. His defeat marked the conquest of the land east of the Jordan. 5. <a href="/topical/m/machir,_son_of_manasseh.htm">Machir, Son of Manasseh</a> The firstborn of Manasseh, Joseph's son. His descendants received a significant portion of land due to their military prowess and leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment_of_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of Promises</a> The allocation of land to the descendants of Machir demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Legacy</a> The passage highlights the significance of family heritage and the legacy left by ancestors. Christians are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they are building for future generations. <a href="/topical/v/victory_through_god's_power.htm">Victory Through God's Power</a> The defeat of Og and the possession of his cities illustrate that victory comes through God's power, not human strength. Believers are reminded to rely on God in their battles. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_courage.htm">The Role of Leadership and Courage</a> The descendants of Machir were known for their leadership and courage. Christians are called to be leaders in their communities, standing firm in faith and courage.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13</a> <a href="/q/what_lies_east_of_the_jordan_river.htm">What lies east of the Jordan River?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_key_events_in_joshua's_life.htm">What are key events in Joshua's life?</a> <a href="/q/does_biblical_data_confirm_gideon's_status.htm">Judges 6:14-15: If Gideon was the least in his family, do other biblical records or genealogical data contradict or confirm his lowly status?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - The one half of the children of Machir. See this question fully discussed in note on Joshua 17:5, 6. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/13-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>half וַחֲצִ֤י (wa·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle of Gilead, הַגִּלְעָד֙ (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites also Ashtaroth וְעַשְׁתָּר֣וֹת (wə·‘aš·tā·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6252.htm">Strong's 6252: </a> A place East of the Jordan and Edrei וְאֶדְרֶ֔עִי (wə·’eḏ·re·‘î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> Edrei -- a chief city of Bashan, also a place in Naphtali the royal מַמְלְכ֥וּת (mam·lə·ḵūṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4468.htm">Strong's 4468: </a> Dominion, the estate, the country cities עָרֵ֛י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of Og ע֖וֹג (‘ō·wḡ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5747.htm">Strong's 5747: </a> Og -- king of Bashan in Bashan. בַּבָּשָׁ֑ן (bab·bā·šān) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1316.htm">Strong's 1316: </a> Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan [All this was] for the clans לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the descendants לִבְנֵ֤י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Machir מָכִיר֙ (mā·ḵîr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> Machir -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (mə·naš·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites that is, half לַחֲצִ֥י (la·ḥă·ṣî) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle the descendants בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Machir. מָכִ֖יר (mā·ḵîr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> Machir -- two Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/13-31.htm">Joshua 13:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/13-31.htm">OT History: Joshua 13:31 Half Gilead Ashtaroth and Edrei the cities (Josh. 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