Deuteronomy 3:13
The rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og, that is, all the region of Argob, I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (All that portion of Bashan is called the land of Rephaim.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse subtly highlights that "all Bashan" is now part of the land given to Manasseh, and this same territory was known as the "land of Rephaim." It’s not just a geographic description, but a renaming that marks the defeat and displacement of a powerful, ancient people by God’s hand. This shift in naming signifies God’s promise being fulfilled and His people taking possession of lands previously held by formidable inhabitants.
Moses is detailing how the territory east of the Jordan River, conquered from Amorite kings, was distributed. After assigning land to Reuben and Gad, he now explains the division of the remaining northern part of this region, including the kingdom of Og, to the half-tribe of Manasseh. This land, particularly the area called Argob, was anciently known as the land of the Rephaim, a race of giants.
Did you know the land east of the Jordan was once known as the 'Land of Giants'? What does this ancient name reveal about God's power and faithfulness?
This verse tells us that Bashan, the kingdom of Og, was also called the 'land of Rephaim.' The Rephaim were an ancient, formidable people, often depicted as giants.
Ancient Fears, Divine Promises
Why did only of Manasseh receive land east of the Jordan? This story is a testament to God's precise plans and the Israelites' trust.
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Deuteronomy 3:13 states that 'the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan... I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh.' This division is significant and points to a remarkable act of faith and obedience.
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mamlakah · Hebrew Noun
An organized political entity ruled by a monarch. In the biblical context, it often represents the power structures that stood in opposition to or were displaced by the Kingdom of God/Israel.
shebet · Hebrew Noun
A social and military unit consisting of descendants of a common ancestor. Tribes were the primary structures of Israelite society, through which land inheritance was distributed and divine promises were fulfilled.
This verse highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel, even lands previously held by powerful ancient peoples like the Rephaim, and shows the practical, logistical arrangements made for tribal land distribution during the conquest.
~1400 BC
Abraham encounters the Rephaim
Abraham is promised land that was inhabited by various peoples, including the Rephaim, who are mentioned as giants or powerful inhabitants of the land.
c. 1405 BC
Conquest of Og and Sihon
The Israelites, under Moses' leadership, defeat and kill King Og of Bashan and King Sihon of the Amorites, taking control of their territories east of the Jordan River.
c. 1405 BC— this verse
Land division east of the Jordan
Moses assigns the conquered lands of Gilead and Bashan to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, following their agreement to help conquer the land west of the Jordan.
c. 1405 BC
Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan
Moses instructs the tribes settled east of the Jordan to leave their families and possessions and to go armed across the Jordan to assist their brethren in conquering Canaan.
This passage also mentions the Rephaim, identifying them as an ancient people inhabiting the land, directly linking to the description of Bashan as their former territory.
Joshua 12:4This verse lists Og king of Bashan and his kingdom, which directly corresponds to the territory being described and allocated in Deuteronomy 3:13.
Joshua 13:30-31This passage reiterates the allocation of the lands east of the Jordan, including the 'villages of Jair' in Gilead and all Bashan, to the half-tribe of Manasseh, confirming the distribution mentioned in Deuteronomy.
1 Chronicles 2:21-23This passage traces the lineage of Manasseh and specifically mentions Jair, who possessed Havoth Jair in Bashan, connecting the historical occupants with the land allocation.
gillDeuteronomy 3:13: "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."
And the rest of Gilead,.... The other half of the mount, with the cities belonging to it: and all Bashan, being the kingdom of Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh; see Numbers 32:33. all the region of Argob, with all Bashan; the region of Trachonitis, in Bashan; see Deuteronomy 3:4, whic…
pulpitDeuteronomy 3:13: "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."
Verse 13. - The last part of this verse is differently construed and rendered by different translators. By some the clause all the region of Argob is connected with what precedes, while others regard this clause as in apposition with what follows. Targum: "All the region of Trachona, and all th…
This verse subtly highlights that "all Bashan" is now part of the land given to Manasseh, and this same territory was known as the "land of Rephaim." It’s not just a geographic description, but a renaming that marks the defeat and displacement of a powerful, ancient people by God’s hand. This shift in naming signifies God’s promise being fulfilled and His people taking possession of lands previously held by formidable inhabitants.
Moses is detailing how the territory east of the Jordan River, conquered from Amorite kings, was distributed. After assigning land to Reuben and Gad, he now explains the division of the remaining northern part of this region, including the kingdom of Og, to the half-tribe of Manasseh. This land, particularly the area called Argob, was anciently known as the land of the Rephaim, a race of giants.
Moses is detailing how the territory east of the Jordan River, conquered from Amorite kings, was distributed. After assigning land to Reuben and Gad, he now explains the division of the remaining northern part of this region, including the kingdom of Og, to the half-tribe of Manasseh. This land, particularly the area called Argob, was anciently known as the land of the Rephaim, a race of giants.
"The rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og, that is, all the region of Argob, I gave to the half-tribe of Manasseh. (All that portion of Bashan is called the land of Rephaim." — This verse subtly highlights that "all Bashan" is now part of the land given to Manasseh, and this same territory was known as the "land of Rephaim." It’s not just a geographic description, but a ren…
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