Numbers 32:36

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and Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran: fortified cities, and folds for sheep.

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The Exodus RouteThe route of the Israelites out of Egypt through the Sinai wilderness toward Canaan.

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Numbers 32 records Reuben, Gad, and half Manasseh receiving and rebuilding towns in Gilead and Bashan east of the Jordan, including Beth-nimrah and Beth-haram near the Jordan Valley. These places matter because they mark the Transjordan inheritance granted after these tribes pledged to help Israel conquer Canaan.

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Numbers 32:36 mentions Aroer, Ataroth, Baal-meon, Bashan, Beon, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Canaan, Dibon, Egypt, Elealeh, Gilead, Havvoth-jair, Jogbehah, Jordan, Kadesh-barnea, Kenath, Nebo, Nimrah, Nobah and Valley of Eshcol.

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato