Joshua 21:38

38 (21-37) Of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad, one of the cities of refuge, and Manaim

Joshua 21:38 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 21:38

And out of the tribe of Gad
Which also, as that of Reuben, lay on the other side Jordan:

Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs;
of which see ( Joshua 20:8 ) ;

[to be] a city of refuge for the slayer;
and is the sixth and last city of refuge in this account:

and Mahanaim with her suburbs;
here it was the angels met Jacob, which gave rise to the name of the place, ( Genesis 32:1 Genesis 32:2 ) ; afterwards a city was built here, and was on the borders of the tribe of Gad, and belonged to it, ( Joshua 13:26 ) ; mention is made of it in other places, ( 2 Samuel 2:8 ) ( 1 Kings 2:8 ) .

Joshua 21:38 In-Context

36 Of the tribe of Ruben beyond the Jordan over against Jericho, Bosor in the wilderness, one of the cities of refuge, Misor and Jaser

37 (21-36) and Jethson and Mephaath, four cities with their suburbs.

38 (21-37) Of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad, one of the cities of refuge, and Manaim

39 (21-37) and Hesebon and Jaser, four cities with their suburbs,

40 (21-38) All the cities of the children of Merari by their families and kindreds, were twelve.