Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The territory of Jazer, all the towns of Gilead and half the Ammonite country as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; New Living Translation Their territory included Jazer, all the towns of Gilead, and half of the land of Ammon, as far as the town of Aroer just west of Rabbah. English Standard Version Their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites, to Aroer, which is east of Rabbah, Berean Standard Bible The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; Berean Literal Bible And their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites, as far as Aroer which is upon the face of Rabbah; King James Bible And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah; New King James Version Their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, which is before Rabbah, New American Standard Bible Their territory was Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer which is opposite Rabbah; NASB 1995 Their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer which is before Rabbah; NASB 1977 And their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer which is before Rabbah; Legacy Standard Bible And their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer which is before Rabbah; Amplified Bible Their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer east of Rabbah; Berean Annotated Bible The territory of Jazer (helped), all the cities of Gilead (rocky region), and half the land of the Ammonites (tribal) as far as Aroer (ruins), near Rabbah (great); Christian Standard Bible this as their territory: Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites to Aroer, near Rabbah; Holman Christian Standard Bible this as their territory: Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites to Aroer, near Rabbah; American Standard Version And their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah; Contemporary English Version It included the town of Jazer, and in the Gilead region their territory took in the land and towns as far east as the town of Aroer just west of Rabbah. This was about half of the land that had once belonged to the Ammonites. English Revised Version And their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Their territory included Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half of Ammon as far as Aroer, which is by Rabbah. Good News Translation Their territory included Jazer and all the cities of Gilead, half the land of Ammon as far as Aroer, which is east of Rabbah; International Standard Version Their territory included Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer which is located near Rabbah, NET Bible Their territory included Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half of Ammonite territory as far as Aroer near Rabbah. New Heart English Bible Their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the people of Ammon, to Aroer that is before Rabbah; Webster's Bible Translation And their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that is before Rabbah; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; World English Bible Their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that is near Rabbah; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the border to them is Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half of the land of the sons of Ammon, to Aroer which [is] on the front of Rabbah, Berean Literal Bible And their territory was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites, as far as Aroer which is upon the face of Rabbah; Young's Literal Translation and the border is to them Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and the half of the land of the Bene-Ammon, unto Aroer which is on the front of Rabbah, Smith's Literal Translation And their bound shall be to them, Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the sons of Ammon, even to Aroer, which is upon the face of Rabbah; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe border of Jaser, and all the cities of Galaad, and half the land of the children of Ammon: as far as Aroer which is over against Rabba: Catholic Public Domain Version the border of Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and one half part of the land of the sons of Ammon, as far as Aroer, which is opposite Rabbah; New American Bible Their territory included Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, toward Rabbah New Revised Standard Version Their territory was Jazer, and all the towns of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites, to Aroer, which is east of Rabbah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their territory was Jazer and all the cities of Gilead and half the land of the children of Ammon to Adoer which is before Rabbath; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their borders were Yezir and all towns of Gelad, and half of the land of the children of Amon unto Aduir that is before Rabbath OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their border was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah; Brenton Septuagint Translation And their borders were Jazer, all the cities of Galaad, and half the land of the children of Ammon to Araba, which is before Arad. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gad's Inheritance24This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad: 25 The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; 26the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;… Cross References The territory of Jazer, Numbers 21:32-35 After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there. / 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.” … Numbers 32:1 Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. Joshua 21:39 Heshbon, and Jazer—four cities in all, together with their pasturelands. all the cities of Gilead, Numbers 32:39-42 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. … Judges 10:3-5 Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years. / 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. / When Jair died, he was buried in Kamon. 1 Chronicles 2:22-23 Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. / But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead. and half the land of the Ammonites Numbers 21:24-25 And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. / Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. Joshua 12:2-3 Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. Deuteronomy 3:16-17 and to the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the territory from Gilead to the Arnon Valley (the middle of the valley was the border) and up to the Jabbok River, the border of the Ammonites. / The Jordan River in the Arabah bordered it from Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) with the slopes of Pisgah to the east. as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; Deuteronomy 3:12-13 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.) 2 Samuel 12:26-31 Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. / Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. / Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” … 1 Chronicles 20:1-3 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem. Judges 11:12-28 Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What do you have against me that you have come to fight against my land?” / The king of the Ammonites answered Jephthah’s messengers, “When Israel came up out of Egypt, they seized my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and all the way to the Jordan. Now, therefore, restore it peaceably.” / Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites … 1 Chronicles 5:8-9 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. 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” … 1 Kings 4:19 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. Treasury of Scripture And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that is before Rabbah; their coast Numbers 32:35 And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, and Jogbehah, half Numbers 21:26-30 For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon… Deuteronomy 2:19 And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession. Judges 11:13-27 And the king of the children of Ammon answered unto the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when they came up out of Egypt, from Arnon even unto Jabbok, and unto Jordan: now therefore restore those lands again peaceably… Rabbah Deuteronomy 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. 2 Samuel 11:1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 12:26 And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city. Jump to Previous Ammon Ammonite Ammonites Aroer Aro'er Border Children Cities Coast Country East Half Jaazer Jazer Limit Rabbah Territory TownsJump to Next Ammon Ammonite Ammonites Aroer Aro'er Border Children Cities Coast Country East Half Jaazer Jazer Limit Rabbah Territory TownsJoshua 13 1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half 14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi 15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben 22. Balaam slain 24. The bounds of the inheritance of God 29. and of the half tribe of Manasseh The territory of Jazer Jazer was a significant city located east of the Jordan River. It was initially conquered by the Israelites under Moses (Numbers 21:32) and allotted to the tribe of Gad (Numbers 32:1-3). The city was known for its fertile land, suitable for livestock, which was a primary reason the tribe of Gad desired it. Jazer's location made it a strategic point for trade and military defense. The city is mentioned in Isaiah 16:8-9 and Jeremiah 48:32, indicating its continued importance and eventual downfall. all the cities of Gilead and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah Persons / Places / Events 1. JazerA city located in the territory of Gilead, known for its fertile land and vineyards. It was initially conquered by the Israelites under Moses' leadership. 2. Gilead A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was divided among the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. 3. Ammonites A people descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. The land mentioned here was part of the territory taken from them. 4. Aroer A city on the edge of the Arnon Gorge, marking the boundary of the territory given to the tribe of Gad. 5. Rabbah The capital city of the Ammonites, located near the territory described in this passage. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment of PromisesThe allocation of land to the tribes of Israel demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Believers can trust in God's promises for their lives. The Importance of Obedience The tribes of Reuben and Gad received their inheritance because they obeyed God's command to assist in the conquest of Canaan. Obedience to God's commands is crucial for receiving His blessings. The Role of Heritage and Legacy The division of the land among the tribes underscores the importance of heritage and legacy. Christians are called to consider the spiritual legacy they leave for future generations. Conflict and Resolution The historical conflicts over this land remind believers of the importance of seeking God's guidance in resolving disputes and maintaining peace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 13:25?2. How does Joshua 13:25 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What can we learn from the inheritance given to the tribe of Gad? 4. How does Gad's territory relate to earlier promises in Genesis 15:18-21? 5. In what ways can we trust God with our own "inheritance" today? 6. How does Joshua 13:25 encourage us to uphold God's plans in our lives? 7. What is the significance of Jazer in Joshua 13:25's historical context? 8. How does Joshua 13:25 reflect God's promise to the Israelites? 9. Why is the land of the Ammonites mentioned in Joshua 13:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 13? 11. What lies east of the Jordan River? 12. What is Ai's significance in the Bible? 13. 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? 14. Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories? What Does Joshua 13:25 Mean The territory of Jazer“ ‘The territory of Jazer…’ ” (Joshua 13:25) • Jazer lay just north of the Arnon Gorge, a fertile table-land well suited for the herds that the tribe of Gad prized (Numbers 32:1–5). • Moses had already assigned Jazer to Gad after the defeat of Sihon (Numbers 21:24; 32:35). Joshua simply reaffirms what God had given through Moses, underscoring the reliability of God’s promises (Joshua 13:8). • Later references—David’s census route (2 Samuel 24:5) and the Levites’ settlements (1 Chronicles 26:31)—show that Jazer stayed firmly in Israelite hands for centuries, testifying to the permanence of this allotment. all the cities of Gilead “ ‘…all the cities of Gilead…’ ” • Gilead was the rugged, forested highland east of the Jordan, stretching from the Arnon to the Yarmuk. By giving Gad “all” its cities, the text stresses a complete inheritance (Judges 11:4–5). • Gilead produced balm, livestock, and strategic high ground (Jeremiah 8:22; 22:6), enabling Gad to defend Israel’s eastern flank. • The allotment also fulfilled Jacob’s pledge when he piled stones at Gilead as a witness to God’s oversight (Genesis 31:48–49). Gad now lives where the patriarch once erected a memorial to God’s faithfulness. and half the land of the Ammonites “ ‘…and half the land of the Ammonites…’ ” • God had earlier forbidden Israel to seize Ammon’s core territory (Deuteronomy 2:19), yet Sihon had already stolen part of it (Numbers 21:26). When Israel defeated Sihon, that confiscated slice became Israel’s by right of conquest and by God’s decree. • This half-portion provided room for Gad’s expanding flocks while still honoring God’s boundary with the remaining Ammonites (Judges 11:12–24). • The statement reminds us that God governs even international borders, allocating space for His people without violating His own previous commands. as far as Aroer “ ‘…as far as Aroer…’ ” • Aroer sat on the rim of the Arnon Gorge (Deuteronomy 4:48), marking Gad’s southern limit. • Because Aroer faced Moab across the canyon, it served as a watchpost guarding Israel from southern threats (2 Kings 10:33). • The phrase “as far as” clarifies that Gad’s claim was geographically precise—no land-grabbing, just obedience to God’s careful boundary lines (Psalm 16:6). near Rabbah “ ‘…near Rabbah;’ ” • Rabbah was the fortified capital of the Ammonites (modern Amman). Keeping Gad’s territory “near” but not including Rabbah left the Ammonite heartland untouched, again honoring God’s earlier restriction (Deuteronomy 2:37). • Centuries later, David’s forces would besiege Rabbah (2 Samuel 12:26–29), showing that Gad’s border sat at a strategic choke point between Israel and Ammon. • Living so close to a foreign capital taught Gad vigilance and dependence on the Lord for protection (Psalm 33:16–20). summary Joshua 13:25 records the precise eastern inheritance of Gad: from Jazer through every city of Gilead, taking the half-region Ammon lost to Sihon, down to Aroer on the Arnon, and up to the doorstep of Rabbah. Each phrase stakes out land God had already promised, keeps earlier divine boundaries intact, and positions Gad as a guardian tribe on Israel’s frontier. The verse showcases God’s detailed faithfulness: He allots, measures, and secures territory exactly as He said, inviting His people to trust His promises and live confidently within the borders He establishes. Verse 25. - Aroer that is before Rabbah. A different Aroer to that mentioned in ver. 9. This was near (Hebrew, opposite to, the expression being equivalent to the French en face) Rabbah, or the great city of the children of Ammon. Keil supposes that this territory had been taken from the Ammonites by Sihon, since the Israelites were not permitted to possess themselves of the land of the Ammonites (Deuteronomy 2:19). For Rabbah, see 2 Samuel 11:1; 2 Samuel 12:26. It is called Rabbath in Deuteronomy 3:11.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The territoryהַגְּב֔וּל (hag·gə·ḇūl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of Jazer, יַעְזֵר֙ (ya‘·zêr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3270: Jazer -- a place East of the Jordan all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Gilead, הַגִּלְעָ֔ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites and half וַחֲצִ֕י (wa·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle the land אֶ֖רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of the Ammonites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son as far as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Aroer, עֲרוֹעֵ֕ר (‘ă·rō·w·‘êr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6177: Aroer -- three cities in Israel near עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Rabbah; רַבָּֽה׃ (rab·bāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7237: Rabbah -- two places in Israel Links Joshua 13:25 NIVJoshua 13:25 NLT Joshua 13:25 ESV Joshua 13:25 NASB Joshua 13:25 KJV Joshua 13:25 BibleApps.com Joshua 13:25 Biblia Paralela Joshua 13:25 Chinese Bible Joshua 13:25 French Bible Joshua 13:25 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 13:25 Their border was Jazer and all (Josh. 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