From Heshbon to Jair
While Israel lived in Heshbon and its villages, and in Aroer and its villages, and in all the cities that are on the banks of the Arnon, three hundred years, wh..., spanning 300 years.
Description
While Israel lived in Heshbon and its villages, and in Aroer and its villages, and in all the cities that are on the banks of the Arnon, three hundred years, why did you not recover them within that time? (JDG 11:26) [When did Israel take these cities and villages?] Israel took all these cities and Israel lived in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all her villages. (NUM 21:25) "Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo and Beon, the land which the LORD conquered before the congregation of Israel, is a land for livestock, and your servants have livestock." (NUM 32:3-4) Israel captured Heshbon and Aroer (east of the Jordan) the year before they entered the Land. Israel began a new year and celebrated Passover only a few days later. (JOS 5:10) [Jephthah made this statement in the first year of Jair's judgeship at the beginning of the Amorites affliction of Gilead. (JDG 10:8)]
Details
- Type
- Period
- Start
- ~1449 BC(2555 AH)
- End
- ~1149 BC(2855 AH)
- Duration
- 300 years
- Start Reference
- JDG 11:26
- End Reference
- JDG 11:26
Notes
START:Although Israel conquered Heshbon and its villages at the time of the Exodus (NUM 21:25), they wandered for 40 years (NUM 32:13) and did not begin living there until they settled the Land. [Shulman date p109] END:Although Israel conquered Heshbon and its villages at the time of the Exodus (NUM 21:25), they wandered for 40 years (NUM 32:13) and did not begin living there until they settled the Land. [Shulman date p109] [Ussher date p55]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did From Heshbon to Jair occur in Bible history?
From Heshbon to Jair occurred approximately ~1449 BC to ~1149 BC. This is 2555–2855 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 300 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.