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1 Chronicles 5:8

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Azaz: i.e. the strong one, strong:H5811, Shema. Joshua 15:26, or, Shemaiah, 1 Chronicles 5:4

Aroer: Numbers 32:34; Deuteronomy 2:36; Joshua 13:15-21; Isaiah 17:2

Nebo: Numbers 32:3; The city of Nebo was doubtless situated on or near the celebrated mountain of the same name, east of Jordan. Numbers 32:38; Deuteronomy 32:49, Deuteronomy 34:1; Isaiah 15:2

Baalmeon: Numbers 32:38; Joshua 13:17; Ezekiel 25:9

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