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22 Many of the Hagrites died in battle, because God was fighting this battle against them. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh lived in that territory until they were taken as prisoners to Assyria.[a]

The Tribe of East Manasseh

23 East Manasseh was a large tribe, so its people settled in the northern region of Bashan, as far north as Baal-Hermon,[b] Senir, and Mount Hermon. 24 Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel were their clan leaders; they were well-known leaders and brave soldiers.

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Footnotes

  1. 5.22 they were taken as prisoners to Assyria: See 2 Kings 15.29; 17.5-23.
  2. 5.23 Baal-Hermon: The location of this place is unknown.

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