Teks -- Deuteronomy 3:12 (NET)

Distribution of the Transjordanian Allotments

3:12 This is the land we brought under our control at that time: The territory extending from Aroer by the Wadi Arnon and half the Gilead hill country with its cities I gave to the Reubenites and Gadites.

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

JFB: Deu 3:12-13 - this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer . . . gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites

The whole territory occupied by Sihon was parcelled out among the pastoral tribes of Reuben and Gad. It extended from the north bank of the Arnon to the south half of mount Gilead--a small mountain ridge, now called Djelaad, about six or seven miles south of the Jabbok, and eight miles in length. The northern portion of Gilead and the rich pasture lands of Bashan--a large province, consisting, with the exception of a few bleak and rocky spots, of strong and fertile soil--was assigned to the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Calvin: Deu 3:12 - And this land, which we possessed at that time

12.And this land, which we possessed at that time In this passage Moses confirms his decision, that the possession of the country beyond Jordan should be insured to the Reubenites and Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh. For, since it had fallen to them exceptionally, the matter might be brought into controversy with posterity. Lest, then, any should disturb them, he again declares that they were the rightful possessors of that district. Moreover, inasmuch as the very gift of it might be called in question, since it was situated outside the bounds of the inheritance promised by God, Moses anticipates this objection also, asserting that God had not in vain given it to be possessed by His people. Hence it follows that the right of inhabiting it was conferred upon them. Lest, then, so unequal a partition should be made a subject of contention, he marks out their boundaries on every side, as though he set up the authority of God as a wall and rampart against any who should presume to invade it.

With reference to the names of the places, the Dead Sea is called the Sea of Salt, and the Lake of Genesera or Gennesareth, Chinnereth. As to the “outpourings of the hill,” translators are not agreed; for some consider Ashdoth-Pisgah to be the proper name of a city. ²²⁰ I prefer, however, to take the word “outpourings” (effusionum) appellatively, not for fountains and streams, but for the root (of the hill) where the ground by a gentle descent seems in a manner to pour itself forth. We shall presently see that Pisgah was one of the summits of Mount Abarim.

TSK: Deu 3:12 - from Aroer

from Aroer : Deu 2:36, Deu 4:48; Num 32:33-38; Jos 12:2-6, Jos 13:8-12, Jos 13:14-28; 2Ki 10:33

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Haydock: Deu 3:12 - Galaad

Galaad. Moses comprises under this name all the conquered country. (Calmet)

Gill: Deu 3:12 - And this land, which we possessed at that time // from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon // and half Mount Gilead, and the cities thereof // gave I unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites

And this land, which we possessed at that time,.... Or took possession of, having conquered it; for it still remained in their possession:

from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon: on the borders of Moab, from thence as far as Gilead was the land which was taken from Sihon king of Heshbon, Deu 2:36.

and half Mount Gilead, and the cities thereof: which were taken from Og king of Bashan, Deu 3:10.

gave I unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites; at their request, on certain conditions to be performed by them, afterwards repeated.