Numeri 32:38

38 Nebo, Baal-Meon, und änderten die Namen, und Sibma, und gaben den Städten Namen, die sie bauten.

Numeri 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.

Numeri 32:38 In-Context

36 Beth-Nimra und Beth-Haran, verschlossene Städte und Schafhürden.

37 Die Kinder Ruben bauten Hesbon, Eleale, Kirjathaim,

38 Nebo, Baal-Meon, und änderten die Namen, und Sibma, und gaben den Städten Namen, die sie bauten.

39 Und die Kinder Machirs, des Sohnes Manasses, gingen nach Gilead und gewannen's und vertrieben die Amoriter, die darin waren.

40 Da gab Mose dem Machir, dem Sohn Manasses, Gilead; und er wohnte darin.