Números 32:38

38 Nebo, Baal-meón, (mudados los nombres), y a Sibma, y pusieron nombres a las ciudades que edificaron

Números 32:38 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 32:38

And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,)
&c.] For Nebo was the name of an idol, after which perhaps the city was called: Baalmeon signifies "Baal's habitation", and where it is highly probable was a temple of his; and the children of Reuben, not liking to retain such idolatrous names, gave them others, but what they were it is not said; and certain it is, that when these places came into the hands of the Moabites, their ancient names were restored to them, as appears from ( Isaiah 15:2 ) ( Jeremiah 48:23 )

and Shibmah;
the same with Shebam, ( Numbers 32:3 ) , and gave other names unto the cities which they built; but they are neither known, nor did they always continue, as has been observed.

Números 32:38 In-Context

36 Bet-nimra, y a Bet-arán, ciudades fuertes, y también majadas para ovejas

37 Y los hijos de Rubén edificaron Hesbón, Eleale, Quiriataim

38 Nebo, Baal-meón, (mudados los nombres), y a Sibma, y pusieron nombres a las ciudades que edificaron

39 Y los hijos de Maquir hijo de Manasés fueron a Galaad, y la tomaron, y echaron al amorreo que estaba en ella

40 Y Moisés dio Galaad a Maquir hijo de Manasés, el cual habitó en ella