Numeri 32:38

38 i cui nomi furon mutati, e Sibmah, e dettero dei nomi alle città che edificarono.

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 e Beth-Haran, città fortificate, e fecero de’ recinti per i greggi.

37 E i figliuoli di Ruben edificarono Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim, Nebo e Baal-Meon,

38 i cui nomi furon mutati, e Sibmah, e dettero dei nomi alle città che edificarono.

39 E i figliuoli di Makir, figliuolo di Manasse, andarono nel paese di Galaad, lo presero, e ne cacciarono gli Amorei che vi stavano.

40 Mosè dunque dette Galaad a Makir, figliuolo di Manasse, che vi si stabilì.