Joshua 13:17
New International Version
to Heshbon and all its towns on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

New Living Translation
It included Heshbon and the other towns on the plain—Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

English Standard Version
with Heshbon, and all its cities that are in the tableland; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,

Berean Standard Bible
to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

King James Bible
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,

New King James Version
Heshbon and all its cities that are in the plain: Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

New American Standard Bible
Heshbon and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

NASB 1995
Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

NASB 1977
Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

Legacy Standard Bible
Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

Amplified Bible
with Heshbon, and all its cities which are on the plain: Dibon and Bamoth-baal and Beth-baal-meon,

Christian Standard Bible
with Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau—Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
with Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau—Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

American Standard Version
Heshbon, and all its cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,

English Revised Version
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It included Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

Good News Translation
It included Heshbon and all the cities on the plateau: Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baalmeon,

International Standard Version
Heshbon and all of its cities that are on the plain, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

Majority Standard Bible
to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

NET Bible
Heshbon and all its surrounding cities on the plain, including Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

New Heart English Bible
Heshbon, and all its cities that are in the plain; Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,

Webster's Bible Translation
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,

World English Bible
Heshbon, and all its cities that are in the plain; Dibon, Bamoth Baal, Beth Baal Meon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Heshbon, and all its cities which [are] in the plain, Dibon, and Bamoth-Ba‘al, and Beth-Ba‘al-Meon,

Young's Literal Translation
Heshbon, and all its cities which are in the plain, Dibon, and Bamoth-Baal, and Beth-Baal-Meon,

Smith's Literal Translation
Heshbon and all her cities which are in the plain; Dibon and Bamoth-Baal, and the house of the lord of the fortress,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Hesebon, and all their villages, which are in the plains. Dibon also, and Bamothbaal, and the town of Baalmaon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Heshbon, and all their villages, which are in the plains; also Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and the town of Baalmeon,

New American Bible
to include Heshbon and all its towns on the tableland, Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon,

New Revised Standard Version
with Heshbon, and all its towns that are in the tableland; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Heshbon, and all the towns which are in the plain; Ribon and Math-Baal and Beth-beni-ammon

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Kheshbun and all the towns that are in the plain, and Ribun and MathBaal and Bayth Beni Amon
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the table-land; Dibon, and Bamoth-baal, and Beth-baal-meon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to Esebon, and all the cities in Misor, and Daebon, and Baemon-Baal, and the house of Meelboth;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Reuben's Inheritance
16The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, 17to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, 18Jahaz, Kedemoth, Mephaath,…

Cross References
Numbers 21:25-30
Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its villages. / Heshbon was the city of Sihon king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab and taken all his land as far as the Arnon. / That is why the poets say: “Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt; let the city of Sihon be restored. ...

Deuteronomy 2:9-10
Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.” / (The Emites used to live there, a people great and many, as tall as the Anakites.

Deuteronomy 3:10
all the cities of the plateau, all of Gilead, and all of Bashan as far as the cities of Salecah and Edrei in the kingdom of Og.

Numbers 32:1-5
Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ...

Numbers 32:33-42
So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ...

1 Kings 4:19
Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.

Isaiah 15:1-9
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! / Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. / In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. ...

Jeremiah 48:1-47
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. / A voice cries out from Horonaim: ‘Devastation and great destruction!’ ...

Ezekiel 25:9-11
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Hebrews 4:8-10
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. / For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,

Bamoth-baal.

Numbers 21:19
And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:

Numbers 22:41
And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people.

Numbers 32:38
And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

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1. The bounds of the land not yet conquered
8. The inheritance of the two tribes and a half
14. The Lord and his sacrifices are the inheritance of Levi
15. The bounds of the inheritance of Reuben
22. Balaam slain
24. The bounds of the inheritance of God
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to Heshbon
Heshbon was a significant city in the ancient Near East, serving as the capital of King Sihon of the Amorites. The Hebrew root of Heshbon, "חשבון" (Cheshbon), implies calculation or thought, suggesting a place of strategic importance. Historically, Heshbon was a center of power and influence, and its capture by the Israelites under Moses (Numbers 21:25) marked a significant victory. This city symbolizes the triumph of God's people over formidable foes, reminding believers of the spiritual victories available through faith and obedience.

and all its cities on the plain
The phrase "all its cities on the plain" indicates the comprehensive nature of the conquest. The "plain" refers to the flatlands surrounding Heshbon, which were fertile and strategically valuable. This phrase underscores the thoroughness of God's provision and the completeness of His promises. For believers, it serves as a reminder that God's blessings are not partial but encompass every area of life, providing for both spiritual and material needs.

including Dibon
Dibon, known today as Dhiban, was another significant city in the region. The name "Dibon" is derived from the Hebrew "דיבון" (Dibon), meaning "pining" or "wasting." Archaeological findings, such as the Mesha Stele, have confirmed Dibon's historical importance. This city was later associated with the tribe of Gad (Numbers 32:34). Dibon's inclusion in the list of conquered cities highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, encouraging believers to trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His word.

Bamoth-baal
The name "Bamoth-baal" translates to "high places of Baal," indicating a site of pagan worship. The Hebrew "במות בעל" (Bamoth-Baal) reflects the idolatrous practices that were prevalent in the region. The conquest of such places signifies the triumph of the worship of Yahweh over idolatry. For Christians, this serves as a powerful reminder of the call to spiritual purity and the rejection of false gods, emphasizing the need to worship God alone in spirit and truth.

Beth-baal-meon
This city, whose name means "house of Baal's habitation," was another center of idol worship. The Hebrew "בית בעל מעון" (Beth-Baal-Meon) suggests a dwelling place dedicated to Baal. Its mention in the conquest narrative highlights the eradication of idolatrous strongholds. For believers, this represents the transformative power of God's presence, which cleanses and sanctifies, turning places of spiritual darkness into testimonies of His light and truth. It encourages Christians to allow God to transform their lives, rooting out any form of idolatry and dedicating themselves wholly to Him.

Verse 17. - Bamoth Baal. The high places or altars of Baal. The frequent mention of Baal in this passage shows how common the worship of Baal was in Palestine. The Moabites worshipped him under the name of Chemosh, to whom Mesha, on the Moabite stone, attributes all his victories (cf. Numbers 21:29; Judges 11:24; 1 Kings 11:7, 33. So Beth-Peor below (cf. Numbers 25:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
with Heshbon
חֶשְׁבּ֥וֹן (ḥeš·bō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2809: Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its cities
עָרֶ֖יהָ (‘ā·re·hā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

on the plateau—
בַּמִּישֹׁ֑ר (bam·mî·šōr)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice

Dibon,
דִּיבוֹן֙ (dî·ḇō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1769: Dibon -- a city in Moab, also a place in Judah

Bamoth-baal,
בַּ֔עַל (ba·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1120: Bamoth -- 'high place', a place in Moab

Beth-baal-meon,
מְעֽוֹן׃ (mə·‘ō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1010: Beth-baal-meon -- 'house of Baal of (the) habitation', a place East of the Jordan


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