Joshua 13:30 Meaning and Explanation
“And their coast was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, threescore cities:”
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Read Full Chapter →The half tribe of Manasseh held from Mahanaim all Bashan, Og's entire kingdom, and the sixty towns of Jair.
What Does Joshua 13:30 Mean?
Manasseh's eastern territory is described as reaching from Mahanaim across all Bashan, the whole kingdom of Og, including the sixty towns of Jair. This was a large and notable inheritance, broad and well-populated.
The mention of sixty cities marks the abundance of this portion. From a kingdom once ruled by a giant, Israel now holds a wealth of settled towns. The greatness of the gift answers the greatness of the God who gives it. Where Og had reigned in terror, the descendants of Joseph now dwell in peace and plenty. The land that had belonged to a feared king becomes a generous heritage, testimony that God overturns the proud and grants their place to His people.
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What does Joshua 13:30 mean?
The half tribe of Manasseh held from Mahanaim all Bashan, Og's entire kingdom, and the sixty towns of Jair.