Deuteronomy 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 3:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the borde..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 3:16 — KJV
“And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;”
— Deuteronomy 3:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 3:16 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 3:16
“Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 3:16: gilead, even, river
“And this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 3:16: reubenites, gadites, gave
“And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 3:16: even, arnon, border
“From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan. eastward: Heb. toward the rising of the sun even...: or, even to Gilead and Bashan”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 3:16: reubenites, gadites, gilead
“Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it for a possession unto the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 3:16: reubenites, gadites, gave
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