Bilangan 32:19

32:19 For we will not accept any inheritance on the other side of the Jordan River ¹  and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on this eastern side of the Jordan.”

Bilangan 22:1

Balaam Refuses to Curse Israel

22:1 ² The Israelites traveled on ³  and camped in the plains of Moab on the side of the Jordan River ⁴  across from Jericho. ⁵ 

Bilangan 32:32

32:32 We will cross armed in the Lord’s presence into the land of Canaan, and then the possession of our inheritance that we inherit will be ours on this side of the Jordan River.” ⁶ 

Bilangan 34:15

34:15 The two and a half tribes have received their inheritance on this side of the Jordan, east of Jericho, ⁷  toward the sunrise.”

Bilangan 21:13

21:13 From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends from the regions ⁸  of the Amorites, for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

Bilangan 32:7

32:7 Why do you frustrate the intent ⁹  of the Israelites to cross over into the land which the Lord has given them?

Bilangan 35:14

35:14 “You must give three towns on this side of the Jordan, and you must give three towns in the land of Canaan; they must be towns of refuge.

[32:19]  ¹ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[22:1]  ² sn The fifth section of the book (22:1-33:56) traces the Israelite activities in Transjordan. It is hard to determine how long they were in Transjordan, but a good amount of time must have elapsed for the number of moves they made and the wars they fought. There is a considerable amount of information available on this section of the book. Some of the most helpful works include: H. C. Brichto, The Problem of “Curse” in the Hebrew Bible (JBLMS); E. Burrows, The Oracles of Jacob and Balaam; G. W. Coats, “Balaam, Sinner or Saint?” BR 18 (1973): 21-29; P. C. Craigie, “The Conquest and Early Hebrew Poetry,” TynBul 20 (1969): 76-94; I. Parker, “The Way of God and the Way of Balaam,” ExpTim 17 (1905): 45; and J. A. Wharton, “The Command to Bless: An Exposition of Numbers 22:41–23:25,” Int 13 (1959): 37-48. This first part introduces the characters and sets the stage for the oracles. It can be divided into four sections: the invitation declined (vv. 1-14), the second invitation extended (vv. 15-21), God opposes Balaam (vv. 22-35), and Balaam meets Balak (vv. 36-41).

[22:1]  ³ tn The verse begins with the vav (ו) consecutive.

[22:1]  ⁴ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[22:1]  ⁵ map For the location of Jericho see Map5 B2; Map6 E1; Map7 E1; Map8 E3; Map10 A2; Map11 A1.

[32:32]  ⁶ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[34:15]  ⁷ map For the location of Jericho see Map5 B2; Map6 E1; Map7 E1; Map8 E3; Map10 A2; Map11 A1.

[21:13]  ⁸ tn Or “border.”

[32:7]  ⁹ tn Heb “heart.” So also in v. 9.