New International VersionAfter crossing the Jordan, they camped near Aroer, south of the town in the gorge, and then went through Gad and on to Jazer.
New Living TranslationFirst they crossed the Jordan and camped at Aroer, south of the town in the valley, in the direction of Gad. Then they went on to Jazer,
English Standard VersionThey crossed the Jordan and began from Aroer, and from the city that is in the middle of the valley, toward Gad and on to Jazer.
Berean Standard BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.
King James BibleAnd they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer:
New King James VersionAnd they crossed over the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the town which is in the midst of the ravine of Gad, and toward Jazer.
New American Standard BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the Valley of Gad and toward Jazer.
NASB 1995They crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad and toward Jazer.
NASB 1977And they crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and toward Jazer.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd they crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad and toward Jazer.
Amplified BibleThey crossed over the Jordan and camped in Aroer, on the south side of the city which is in the middle of the river valley [of the Arnon] toward Gad, and on toward Jazer.
Christian Standard BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and then proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped in Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and then proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.
American Standard VersionAnd they passed over the Jordan, and encamped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and unto Jazer:
Contemporary English VersionThey crossed the Jordan River and began with Aroer and the town in the middle of the river valley. From there they went toward Gad and on as far as Jazer.
English Revised VersionAnd they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and unto Jazer.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThey crossed the Jordan River and camped at Aroer, south of the city in the middle of the valley. Then they went to Gad and to Jazer.
Good News TranslationThey crossed the Jordan and camped south of Aroer, the city in the middle of the valley, in the territory of Gad. From there they went north to Jazer,
International Standard VersionThey crossed the Jordan River, encamped at Aroer south of the town that is located in the river valley, proceeding through Gad and then on toward Jazer.
NET BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped at Aroer, on the south side of the city, at the wadi of Gad, near Jazer.
New Heart English BibleThey crossed over the Jordan and began from Aroer, and from the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad; then on to Jazer.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of Gad, and towards Jazer: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.
World English BibleThey passed over the Jordan and encamped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and to Jazer; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they pass over the Jordan, and encamp in Aroer, on the right of the city that [is] in the midst of the Brook of Gad, and to Jazer,
Young's Literal Translation and they pass over the Jordan, and encamp in Aroer, on the right of the city that is in the midst of the brook of Gad, and unto Jazer,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they will pass over Jordan, and they will encamp in Aroer, the right hand of the city which is in the midst of the torrent of Gad, and towards Jazer: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had passed the Jordan, they came to Aroer to the right side of the city, which is in the vale of Gad.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when they had passed across the Jordan, they arrived at Aroer, to the right of the city, which is in the Valley of Gad.
New American BibleCrossing the Jordan, they began near Aroer, south of the city in the wadi, and turned in the direction of Gad toward Jazer.
New Revised Standard VersionThey crossed the Jordan, and began from Aroer and from the city that is in the middle of the valley, toward Gad and on to Jazer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they crossed the Jordan and came to Sharob, which is on the right side of the city that lies in the midst of the valley of Gad and toward Eleazer;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they crossed the Jordan and they came to Sharub that was on the right side of the city that was within the valley of Gad and of Eliazar OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they passed over the Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and unto Jazer;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd they went over Jordan, and encamped in Aroer, on the right of the city which is in the midst of the valley of Gad and Eliezer.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context David's Military Census… 4Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to count the troops of Israel. 5They crossedthe Jordanand campednear Aroer,southof the townin the middleof the valley,and proceeded toward Gadand Jazer.6Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 21:5And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.
Numbers 1:2-3“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.
Numbers 26:2“Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.”
Exodus 30:12“When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered.
1 Samuel 11:8And when Saul numbered them at Bezek, there were 300,000 Israelites and 30,000 men of Judah.
1 Samuel 15:4So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah.
1 Kings 20:15So Ahab assembled the young officers of the district governors, and there were 232 men. And after them, he assembled the rest of the Israelite troops, 7,000 in all.
Judges 20:2The leaders of all the people and all the tribes of Israel presented themselves in the assembly of God’s people: 400,000 men on foot, armed with swords.
Judges 20:10We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.”
1 Chronicles 27:23-24David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. / Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.
Matthew 1:1-17This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...
Luke 2:1-3Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. / This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. / And everyone went to his own town to register.
Acts 5:37After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
Romans 11:4And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
Hebrews 11:12And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Treasury of Scripture And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lies in the middle of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer: Aroer Deuteronomy 2:36 From Aroer, whichis by the brink of the river of Arnon, andfrom the city thatis by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us: Joshua 13:9,16 From Aroer, thatis upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city thatis in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon; … 1 Samuel 30:28 And tothem whichwere in Aroer, and tothem whichwere in Siphmoth, and tothem whichwere in Eshtemoa, river, or, valley Numbers 32:1,3,35 Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the placewas a place for cattle; … Isaiah 16:8,9 For the fields of Heshbon languish,and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are comeeven unto Jazer, they wanderedthrough the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea… Jump to Previous AroerAro'erBrookCampedCityCrossedCrossingDirectionEncampEncampedGadGorgeJaazerJazerJordanLiethMiddleMidstPassedPitchedRavineRightRiverSideSouthStartingTowardsValleyJump to Next AroerAro'erBrookCampedCityCrossedCrossingDirectionEncampEncampedGadGorgeJaazerJazerJordanLiethMiddleMidstPassedPitchedRavineRightRiverSideSouthStartingTowardsValley2 Samuel 24 1.David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people5.The captains, in nine months and twenty days, gather 1,300,000 fighting men10.David repents, and having three plagues proposed by God, chooses pestilence15.After the death of 70,000, David by prayer prevents the destruction of Jerusalem18.David, by God's direction, purchases Araunah's threshing floor;25.and the plague stopsThey crossed the JordanCrossing the Jordan River is significant in Israel's history, symbolizing transition and conquest, as seen when Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 3). This act often represents a step of faith and obedience to God's commands. The Jordan River served as a boundary and a place of spiritual significance, marking the beginning of new phases in Israel's journey. and camped near Aroer
Aroer was a city located on the northern edge of the Arnon Gorge, east of the Dead Sea. It was part of the territory given to the tribe of Reuben (Deuteronomy 2:36). The location of Aroer highlights the extent of David's census, reaching into the territories east of the Jordan, which were part of Israel's inheritance but often less central in the narrative. south of the town in the middle of the valley
This description provides a geographical marker, indicating the specific location of the encampment. Valleys in biblical times were often fertile and strategic locations for settlements and military encampments. The mention of the valley underscores the thoroughness of the census, covering diverse terrains and regions. and proceeded toward Gad
The tribe of Gad settled in the region east of the Jordan River, known for its good pastureland (Numbers 32:1-5). This area was part of the land conquered by Moses and allocated to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The inclusion of Gad in the census reflects the unity of the tribes under David's rule, despite their geographical separation by the Jordan. and Jazer
Jazer was a city in the territory of Gad, near the Ammonite border. It was known for its vineyards (Isaiah 16:8-9) and was a Levitical city (Joshua 21:39). The mention of Jazer indicates the comprehensive nature of the census, reaching even the peripheral and Levitical cities. This thorough counting reflects the administrative and military organization under David's reign, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel the land. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who ordered the census of Israel and Judah, which led to this journey. 2. JoabThe commander of David's army, tasked with carrying out the census despite his reservations. 3. AroerA location on the northern bank of the Arnon River, marking the starting point of the census journey. 4. GadA tribe of Israel whose territory was surveyed during the census. 5. JazerA city in the territory of Gad, further along the route of the census. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceDavid's decision to conduct a census without God's command highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance in our actions. Consequences of PrideThe census can be seen as an act of pride, reflecting a reliance on human strength rather than God's provision. God's SovereigntyDespite human errors, God's plan prevails, reminding us of His ultimate control over all events. Repentance and RestorationDavid's later repentance and God's mercy demonstrate the power of turning back to God after sin. Community AccountabilityJoab's initial resistance to the census serves as a reminder of the role of community in holding leaders accountable. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24
In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)
How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)
How many fighting men were found in Judah? Five hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) Four hundred and seventy thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)
Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9?(5) Pitched in Aroer.--The census began on the east of Jordan, at the extreme south, thence passed northwards through the eastern tribes, and crossing the Jordan, passed southwards through the western tribes. Aroer is the city described in Deuteronomy 2:36; Joshua 13:16 as on the river Arnon, at the extreme southern border of the trans-Jordanie territory. Of Gad.--This follows the Masoretic reading. It is better to put a period after the wordriver, and for "of Gad" to read "towards Gad." Perhaps the words "and they came" (towards Gad) may have been lost from the text. Jazer.--A boundary city of Gad (Joshua 13:25). Thence they went to Gilead. Verse 5. - Aroer. There is some uncertainty as to the Aroer here meant. There is first a city of that name in the tribe of Gad facing Rabbah ( Joshua 13:25), and this is apparently the city meant; for it is said that "Joab and his men pitched in Aroer, on the south side of the city situated in the middle of the valley of Gad, and unto Jazer." Now, Jazer is also in Gad, about seven miles west of Rabbah, and as Rabbah is on the extreme east of the Israelite territory towards Ammon, it would be a very convenient spot from which to commence the numbering, But there is another Aroer on the Arnon, to the south of Reuben, and many commentators think that this Aroer must be meant, as otherwise the tribe of Reuben would seem to have been omitted. But this Aroer is regularly called "Aroer on the brink of the valley of Arnon" ( Deuteronomy 2:36; Deuteronomy 4:48; Joshua 12:2; Joshua 13:9, 16); or simply Aroer "in the valley of Arnon" ( Deuteronomy 3:12; 2 Kings 10:33); and cannot possibly be "the city in the midst of the valley of Gad," nor can this Aroer be "toward Jazer." Really the difficulty is made by commentators whose idea of the method of the census is superficial. Joab, in commencing it, formed an encampment in the open country on the right-hand side, that is, on the south of Aroer in the tribe of Gad, as being central, with Reuben on the south, and Manasseh on the north. It was "toward Jazer," that is, it was on the Jazer side of Aroer, and not on the side opposite Rabbah. We, with our simpler way of describing the points of the compass, would merely say that Joab's camp was in the open pasture land southwest of Aroer. Joab probably selected this spot because, though on the eastern border, it was yet not too far from Jerusalem, was central, and because a brook from Jazer flowing eastward for some distance, and thence to the north past Rabbah, would supply his people with water; and from this camp he would direct the proceedings of those who were to take the census. And as probably there would be considerable opposition - for the people would see in an act which for four centuries had been in desuetude threats of heavier taxation, of heavier forced labour, and of longer service with the army - Joab would require the presence of a body of troops sufficiently powerful to overawe malcontents. And these would be of no use at Aroer on the Arnon, in the distant south, but must lie eneamped in some central position, whence detachments could rapidly be moved to any place where there was danger of resistance.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew They crossedוַיַּעַבְר֖וּ(way·ya·‘aḇ·rū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5674:To pass over, through, or by, pass onthe Jordanהַיַּרְדֵּ֑ן(hay·yar·dên)Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383:Jordan -- the principal river of Palestineand campedוַיַּחֲנ֣וּ(way·ya·ḥă·nū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2583:To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encampnear Aroer,בַעֲרוֹעֵ֗ר(ḇa·‘ă·rō·w·‘êr)Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6177:Aroer -- three cities in Israelsouthיְמִ֥ין(yə·mîn)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3225:The right hand, side, the southof the townהָעִ֛יר(hā·‘îr)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitementin the middleבְּתוֹךְ־(bə·ṯō·wḵ-)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432:A bisection, the centreof the valley,הַנַּ֥חַל(han·na·ḥal)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5158:A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaftand proceeded toward Gadהַגָּ֖ד(hag·gāḏ)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410:Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophetand Jazer.יַעְזֵֽר׃(ya‘·zêr)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3270:Jazer -- a place East of the Jordan
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