39 The descendants of Makir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it and drove out the Amorites who were there.
39 And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it.
39 And the sons of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead and captured it, and dispossessed the Amorites who were in it.
39 The family of Makir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who lived there.
39 And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead and took it, and dispossessed the Amorites who were in it.
39 Then the descendants of Makir of the tribe of Manasseh went to Gilead and conquered it, and they drove out the Amorites living there.
40 So Moses gave Gilead to the Makirites, the descendants of Manasseh, and they settled there.
40 And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.
40 And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he settled in it.
40 Moses then gave Gilead to the Makirites, the descendants of Manasseh. They moved in and settled there.
40 So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he dwelt in it.
40 So Moses gave Gilead to the Makirites, descendants of Manasseh, and they settled there.
(Read Numbers 32:28-42)
Concerning the settlement of these tribes, observe, that they built the cities, that is, repaired them. They changed the names of them; probably they were idolatrous, therefore they should be forgotten. A spirit of selfishness, of seeking our own, not the things of Christ, when each one ought to assist others, is as dangerous as it is common. It is impossible to be sincere in the faith, sensible of the goodness of God, constrained by the love of Christ, sanctified by the power of the Holy Ghost, and yet be indifferent to the progress of religion, and the spiritual success of others, through love of ease, or fear of conflict. Let then your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 32:39
Commentary on Numbers 32:28-42
(Read Numbers 32:28-42)
Concerning the settlement of these tribes, observe, that they built the cities, that is, repaired them. They changed the names of them; probably they were idolatrous, therefore they should be forgotten. A spirit of selfishness, of seeking our own, not the things of Christ, when each one ought to assist others, is as dangerous as it is common. It is impossible to be sincere in the faith, sensible of the goodness of God, constrained by the love of Christ, sanctified by the power of the Holy Ghost, and yet be indifferent to the progress of religion, and the spiritual success of others, through love of ease, or fear of conflict. Let then your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.