1 sn Half the tribe of Manasseh. The tribe of Manasseh split into clans, with half opting to settle in Bashan and the other half in Canaan (cf. Num 32:39-42; Josh 17:1-13).
2 sn Argob. See note on this term in v. 4.
3 tn Heb “when he struck [or “smote”].”
4 sn See Deut 2:26–3:22.
5 tn Heb “who lived.”
6 sn Heshbon is probably modern Tell Hesban, about 7.5 mi (12 km) south southwest of Amman, Jordan.
7 tn Heb “who lived.”
8 sn Ashtaroth is probably Tell àAshtarah, about 22 mi (35 km) due east of the Sea of Galilee.
9 sn Edrei is probably modern Deràa, 60 mi (95 km) south of Damascus (see Num 21:33; Josh 12:4; 13:12, 31).
5 tn Heb “was left to him.” The final phrase “to him” is redundant in English and has been left untranslated.