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H1042 · Hebrew · Old Testament
בֵּית נִמְרָה
Beit Nimrah
Proper Noun, place
Beth-nimrah

Definition

A fortified town in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan River. Mentioned as one of the cities rebuilt by the Gadites after Moses assigned them the Transjordan territory (Numbers 32:36; Joshua 13:27).

Usage & Theological Significance

Beit Nimrah represents an important moment in Israelite history: the first land grant. The tribes of Reuben and Gad had large herds and requested to stay in the Transjordan. Moses initially rebuked them sharply, comparing them to the spies who discouraged the people forty years earlier. After they pledged to fight with Israel until the land was conquered, Moses relented and assigned them the territory. Beit Nimrah's rebuilding (Numbers 32:36) records covenant faithfulness: they received the land as promised.

Key Bible Verses

Numbers 32:36 Beth Nimrah and Beth Haran as fortified cities, and also built pens for their flocks.
Joshua 13:27 In the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Succoth and Zaphon with the rest of the realm of Sihon king of Heshbon.
Numbers 32:1 The Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, saw that the lands of Jazer and Gilead were suitable for livestock.
Numbers 32:5 If we have found favor in your eyes, let this land be given to your servants as our possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan.
Numbers 32:24 Build cities for your women and children, and make pens for your flocks, but do what you have promised.

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