Numbers 32:39

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it.

Cross-references

Numbers 26:29 Historical context

Numbers 26:29 gives the genealogy linking Machir to Gilead — the same clan that conquered Gilead here.

Joshua 17:1 Parallel

Joshua 17:1 states Machir was allotted Gilead because he was a warrior — confirming the conquest.

Deuteronomy 3:15 explicitly says Moses gave Gilead to Machir — the same territory taken here.

Joshua 13:31 specifies that half of Gilead was given to Machir's clan — directly parallel to the conquest.

Deuteronomy 3:13 records Moses giving Gilead and Bashan to half-Manasseh, which includes Machir's descendants.

Joshua 22:9 Historical context

Joshua 22:9 recounts the transjordan tribes returning to their possession in Gilead — the land Machir's sons took.

1 Chronicles 2:21 Historical context

1 Chronicles 2:21 records Machir as father of Gilead, providing genealogical background for the land grant.

Judges 5:14 Historical context

Judges 5:14 mentions Machir as a source of commanders in Deborah's battle — showing the tribe's later role.

Genesis 50:23 Historical context

Genesis 50:23 mentions Machir as Joseph's grandson, providing family background for the conquerors.

Joshua 13:30 Historical context

Joshua 13:30 describes the territory of half-Manasseh including Bashan — related to but broader than Gilead.