Discovery BoxJoshua 13:8-32
Context13:8 The other half of Manasseh, 1 Reuben, and Gad received their allotted tribal lands beyond the Jordan, 2 just as Moses, the Lord’s servant, had assigned them. 13:9 Their territory started 3 from Aroer (on the edge of the Arnon Valley), included the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plain of Medeba as far as Dibon, 13:10 and all the cities of King Sihon of the Amorites who ruled in Heshbon, and ended at the Ammonite border. 13:11 Their territory also included 4 Gilead, Geshurite and Maacathite territory, all Mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salecah – 13:12 the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who ruled in Ashtaroth and Edrei. (He was one of the few remaining Rephaites.) 5 Moses defeated them and took their lands. 6 13:13 But the Israelites did not conquer 7 the Geshurites and Maacathites; Geshur and Maacah live among Israel to this very day. 13:14 However, Moses 8 did not assign land as an inheritance 9 to the Levites; their inheritance 10 is the sacrificial offerings 11 made to the Lord God of Israel, as he instructed 12 them.
13:15 Moses assigned land to the tribe of Reuben 13 by its clans. 13:16 Their territory started at Aroer 14 (on the edge of the Arnon Valley) and included the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plain of Medeba, 13:17 Heshbon and all its surrounding cities on the plain, including Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon, 13:18 Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath, 13:19 Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar on the hill in the valley, 13:20 Beth Peor, the slopes of Pisgah, and Beth Jeshimoth. 13:21 It encompassed 15 all the cities of the plain and the whole realm of King Sihon of the Amorites who ruled in Heshbon. Moses defeated him and the Midianite leaders Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba (they were subjects of Sihon and lived in his territory). 16 13:22 The Israelites killed Balaam son of Beor, the omen reader, 17 along with the others. 18 13:23 The border of the tribe of Reuben was the Jordan. The land allotted to the tribe of Reuben by its clans included these cities and their towns. 19
13:24 Moses assigned land to the tribe of Gad 20 by its clans. 13:25 Their territory included Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half of Ammonite territory 21 as far as Aroer near 22 Rabbah. 13:26 Their territory ran 23 from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpah and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the territory of Debir. 13:27 It included the valley of Beth Haram, 24 Beth Nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, and the rest of the realm of King Sihon of Heshbon, the area east of the Jordan to the end of the Sea of Kinnereth. 25 13:28 The land allotted to the tribe of Gad by its clans included these cities and their towns. 26
13:29 Moses assigned land to the half-tribe of Manasseh 27 by its clans. 13:30 Their territory started at 28 Mahanaim and encompassed all Bashan, the whole realm of King Og of Bashan, including all sixty cities in Havvoth Jair 29 in Bashan. 13:31 Half of Gilead, Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities in the kingdom of Og in Bashan, were assigned to the descendants of Makir son of Manasseh, to half the descendants of Makir by their clans.
13:32 These are the land assignments made by Moses 30 on the plains of Moab east of the Jordan River opposite Jericho. 31
Luke 22:29-42
Context22:29 Thus 32 I grant 33 to you a kingdom, 34 just as my Father granted to me, 22:30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit 35 on thrones judging 36 the twelve tribes of Israel.
22:31 “Simon, 37 Simon, pay attention! 38 Satan has demanded to have you all, 39 to sift you like wheat, 40 22:32 but I have prayed for you, Simon, 41 that your faith may not fail. 42 When 43 you have turned back, 44 strengthen 45 your brothers.” 22:33 But Peter 46 said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!” 47 22:34 Jesus replied, 48 “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow 49 today until you have denied 50 three times that you know me.”
22:35 Then 51 Jesus 52 said to them, “When I sent you out with no money bag, 53 or traveler’s bag, 54 or sandals, you didn’t lack 55 anything, did you?” They replied, 56 “Nothing.” 22:36 He said to them, “But now, the one who 57 has a money bag must take it, and likewise a traveler’s bag 58 too. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 22:37 For I tell you that this scripture must be 59 fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted with the transgressors.’ 60 For what is written about me is being fulfilled.” 61 22:38 So 62 they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” 63 Then he told them, “It is enough.” 64
22:39 Then 65 Jesus 66 went out and made his way, 67 as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, 68 and the disciples followed him. 22:40 When he came to the place, 69 he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 70 22:41 He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 22:42 “Father, if you are willing, take 71 this cup 72 away from me. Yet not my will but yours 73 be done.”
Deuteronomy 3:11-17
Context3:11 Only King Og of Bashan was left of the remaining Rephaites. (It is noteworthy 74 that his sarcophagus 75 was made of iron. 76 Does it not, indeed, still remain in Rabbath 77 of the Ammonites? It is thirteen and a half feet 78 long and six feet 79 wide according to standard measure.) 80
3:12 This is the land we brought under our control at that time: The territory extending from Aroer 81 by the Wadi Arnon and half the Gilead hill country with its cities I gave to the Reubenites and Gadites. 82 3:13 The rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og, I gave to half the tribe of Manasseh. 83 (All the region of Argob, 84 that is, all Bashan, is called the land of Rephaim. 3:14 Jair, son of Manasseh, took all the Argob region as far as the border with the Geshurites 85 and Maacathites 86 (namely Bashan) and called it by his name, Havvoth-Jair, 87 which it retains to this very day.) 3:15 I gave Gilead to Machir. 88 3:16 To the Reubenites and Gadites I allocated the territory extending from Gilead as far as Wadi Arnon (the exact middle of the wadi was a boundary) all the way to the Wadi Jabbok, the Ammonite border. 3:17 The Arabah and the Jordan River 89 were also a border, from the sea of Chinnereth 90 to the sea of the Arabah (that is, the Salt Sea), 91 beneath the watershed 92 of Pisgah 93 to the east.
[13:8] 1 tn The MT reads “with him,” which is problematic, since the reference would be to the other half of the tribe of Manasseh (not the half mentioned in v. 7).
[13:8] 2 tn Heb “received their inheritance, which Moses had assigned to them beyond the Jordan.”
[13:9] 3 tn The words “their territory started” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
[13:11] 4 tn The words “their territory also included” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
[13:12] 5 tn Heb “from the remnant of the Rephaites.”
[13:12] 6 tn Or “dispossessed them.”
[13:14] 8 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Moses) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[13:14] 9 tn Heb “did not assign an inheritance.”
[13:14] 10 tn That is, “their source of food and life.”
[13:14] 11 tn Or “offerings made by fire.”
[13:14] 12 tn Or “promised” (Heb “spoke”).
[13:15] 13 tn Heb “assigned to the sons of Reuben.”
[13:16] 14 tn Heb “their territory was from.”
[13:21] 15 tn The words “it encompassed” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
[13:21] 16 tn Heb “princes of Sihon, inhabitants of the land.”
[13:22] 18 tn Heb “Balaam son of Beor, the omen-reader, the Israelites killed with the sword, along with their slain ones.”
[13:23] 19 tn Heb “This is the inheritance of the sons of Reuben by their clans, the cities and their towns.”
[13:24] 20 tn Heb “assigned to the tribe of Gad, to the sons of Gad.”
[13:25] 21 tn Heb “and half of the land of the sons of Ammon.”
[13:25] 22 tn Heb “in front of.”
[13:26] 23 tn The words “Their territory ran” are not in the Hebrew text, but have been supplied for clarification.
[13:27] 24 tn Or “it included in the valley, Beth Haram.”
[13:27] 25 sn The Sea of Kinnereth is another name for the Sea of Galilee. See the note on the word “Kinnereth” in 11:2.
[13:28] 26 tn Heb “This is the inheritance of the sons of Gad by their clans, the cities and their towns.”
[13:29] 27 tn Heb “assigned to the half-tribe of Manasseh, and it belonged to the half-tribe of Manasseh.”
[13:30] 28 tn The words “their territory started at” are not in the Hebrew text, but have been supplied for clarification.
[13:30] 29 sn The Hebrew name Havvoth Jair means “the tent villages of Jair.”
[13:32] 30 tn Heb “These are [the lands] which Moses gave as an inheritance.”
[13:32] 31 tn Heb “beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho.” The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied to clarify the meaning.
[22:29] 32 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “thus” to indicate the implied result of the disciples’ perseverance with Jesus.
[22:29] 33 sn With the statement “I grant to you a kingdom” Jesus gave the disciples authority over the kingdom, as God had given him such authority. The present tense looks at authority given presently, though the major manifestation of its presence is yet to come as the next verse shows.
[22:29] 34 tn Or “I give you the right to rule” (cf. CEV). For this translation of διατίθεμαι βασιλείαν (diatiqemai basileian) see L&N 37.105.
[22:30] 35 tn This verb is future indicative, and thus not subordinate to “grant” (διατίθεμαι, diatiqemai) as part of the result clause beginning with ἵνα ἔσθητε ({ina esqhte) at the beginning of v. 30. It is better understood as a predictive future.
[22:30] 36 sn The statement you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel looks at the future authority the Twelve will have when Jesus returns. They will share in Israel’s judgment.
[22:31] 37 tc The majority of
[22:31] 38 tn Grk “behold” (for “pay attention” see L&N 91.13).
[22:31] 39 sn This pronoun is plural in the Greek text, so it refers to all the disciples of which Peter is the representative.
[22:31] 40 sn Satan has demanded permission to put them to the test. The idiom “sift (someone) like wheat” is similar to the English idiom “to pick (someone) apart.” The pronoun you is implied.
[22:32] 41 sn Here and in the remainder of the verse the second person pronouns are singular, so only Peter is in view. The name “Simon” has been supplied as a form of direct address to make this clear in English.
[22:32] 42 sn That your faith may not fail. Note that Peter’s denials are pictured here as lapses, not as a total absence of faith.
[22:32] 43 tn Grk “And when.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
[22:32] 44 tn Or “turned around.”
[22:32] 45 sn Strengthen your brothers refers to Peter helping to strengthen their faith. Jesus quite graciously restores Peter “in advance,” even with the knowledge of his approaching denials.
[22:33] 46 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Peter) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[22:33] 47 sn The confidence Peter has in private (Lord, I am ready…) will wilt under the pressure of the public eye.
[22:34] 48 tn Grk “he said”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[22:34] 49 sn That is, Peter’s denials will happen before the sun rises.
[22:34] 50 sn Once again, Jesus is quite aware that Peter will deny him. Peter, however, is too nonchalant about the possibility of stumbling.
[22:35] 51 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
[22:35] 52 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[22:35] 53 tn Traditionally, “purse” (likewise in v. 36).
[22:35] 54 tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).
[22:35] 55 sn This refers back to 9:3 and 10:3-4. The Greek construction anticipates a negative reply which is indicated in the translation by the ‘tag’ at the end, “did you?” Nothing was lacking.
[22:36] 57 tn The syntax of this verse is disputed, resulting in various translations. The major options are either (1) that reflected in the translation or (2) that those who have a money bag and traveler’s bag should get a sword, just as those who do not have these items should sell their cloak to buy a sword. The point of all the options is that things have changed and one now needs full provisions. Opposition will come. But “sword” is a figure for preparing to fight. See Luke 22:50-51.
[22:36] 58 tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).
[22:37] 59 sn This scripture must be fulfilled in me. The statement again reflects the divine necessity of God’s plan. See 4:43-44.
[22:37] 60 tn Or “with the lawless.”
[22:37] 61 tn Grk “is having its fulfillment.”
[22:38] 62 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ comments about obtaining swords.
[22:38] 63 sn Here are two swords. The disciples mistakenly took Jesus to mean that they should prepare for armed resistance, something he will have to correct in 22:50-51.
[22:38] 64 sn It is enough. The disciples’ misunderstanding caused Jesus to terminate the discussion.
[22:39] 65 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
[22:39] 66 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
[22:39] 68 sn See the note on the Mount of Olives in Luke 19:29.
[22:40] 69 sn Luke does not mention Gethsemane by name, but calls it simply the place.
[22:40] 70 sn Jesus’ instructions to pray not to fall into temptation is an allusion to Luke 22:28-38, especially 22:31. The temptation is Satan’s challenge to them to defect, like what happened to Judas and what will happen to Peter.
[22:42] 71 tn Luke’s term παρένεγκε is not as exact as the one in Matt 26:39. Luke’s means “take away” (BDAG 772 s.v. παρένεγκε 2.c) while Matthew’s means “take away without touching,” suggesting an alteration (if possible) in God’s plan. For further discussion see D. L. Bock, Luke (BECNT), 2:1759-60.
[22:42] 72 sn This cup alludes to the wrath of God that Jesus would experience (in the form of suffering and death) for us. See Ps 11:6; 75:8-9; Isa 51:17, 19, 22 for this figure.
[22:42] 73 sn With the statement “Not my will but yours be done” Jesus submitted fully to God’s will.
[3:11] 74 tn Heb “Behold” (הִנֵּה, hinneh).
[3:11] 75 tn The Hebrew term עֶרֶשׂ (’eres), traditionally translated “bed” (cf. NAB, NIV, NRSV, NLT) is likely a basaltic (volcanic) stone sarcophagus of suitable size to contain the coffin of the giant Rephaite king. Its iron-like color and texture caused it to be described as an iron container. See A. Millard, “King Og’s Iron Bed: Fact or Fancy?” BR 6 (1990): 16-21, 44; cf. also NEB “his sarcophagus of basalt”; TEV, CEV “his coffin.”
[3:11] 76 tn Or “of iron-colored basalt.” See note on the word “sarcophagus” earlier in this verse.
[3:11] 77 sn Rabbath. This place name (usually occurring as Rabbah; 2 Sam 11:11; 12:27; Jer 49:3) refers to the ancient capital of the Ammonite kingdom, now the modern city of Amman, Jordan. The word means “great [one],” probably because of its political importance. The fact that the sarcophagus “still remain[ed]” there suggests this part of the verse is post-Mosaic, having been added as a matter of explanation for the existence of the artifact and also to verify the claim as to its size.
[3:11] 78 tn Heb “nine cubits.” Assuming a length of 18 in (45 cm) for the standard cubit, this would be 13.5 ft (4.1 m) long.
[3:11] 79 tn Heb “four cubits.” This would be 6 ft (1.8 m) wide.
[3:11] 80 tn Heb “by the cubit of man.” This probably refers to the “short” or “regular” cubit of approximately 18 in (45 cm).
[3:12] 81 tn The words “the territory extending” are not in the Hebrew text; they are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
[3:12] 82 sn Reubenites and Gadites. By the time of Moses’ address the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh had already been granted permission to settle in the Transjordan, provided they helped the other tribes subdue the occupants of Canaan (cf. Num 32:28-42).
[3:13] 83 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).
[3:13] 84 sn Argob. See note on this term in v. 4.
[3:14] 85 sn Geshurites. Geshur was a city and its surrounding area somewhere northeast of Bashan (cf. Josh 12:5 ; 13:11, 13). One of David’s wives was Maacah, the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur and mother of Absalom (cf. 2 Sam 13:37; 15:8; 1 Chr 3:2).
[3:14] 86 sn Maacathites. These were the people of a territory southwest of Mount Hermon on the Jordan River. The name probably has nothing to do with David’s wife from Geshur (see note on “Geshurites” earlier in this verse).
[3:14] 87 sn Havvoth-Jair. The Hebrew name means “villages of Jair,” the latter being named after a son (i.e., descendant) of Manasseh who took the area by conquest.
[3:15] 88 sn Machir was the name of another descendant of Manasseh (cf. Num 32:41; 1 Chr 7:14-19). Eastern Manasseh was thus divided between the Jairites and the Machirites.
[3:17] 89 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity (also in vv. 20, 25).
[3:17] 90 tn Heb “from Chinnereth.” The words “the sea of” have been supplied in the translation as a clarification.
[3:17] 91 sn The Salt Sea is another name for the Dead Sea (cf. Gen 14:3; Josh 3:16).
[3:17] 92 tn The meaning of the Hebrew term אַשְׁדֹּת (’ashdot) is unclear. It is usually translated either “slopes” (ASV, NAB, NIV) or “watershed” (NEB).
[3:17] 93 sn Pisgah. This appears to refer to a small range of mountains, the most prominent peak of which is Mount Nebo (Num 21:20; 23:14; Deut 3:27; cf. 34:1).
