Bashan

BASHAN, the land of Bashan, otherwise called Batanæa in the Peræa, that is to say, beyond Jordan, Northward of the Tribes of Gad and Reuben, and in the country belonging to the half Tribe of Manasseh. This country is bounded Eastward by the mountains of Gilead, and the land of Ammon and East Edom; Northward by mount Hermon, Southward by the brook Jabok, and Westward by the river Jordan. Og King of the Ammorites possessed the Kingdom of Bashan when Moses made the conquest of it. In this country is the Canton of Argob, mentioned in Deut. iii. 4, 14. and 1 Kings iv. 13. Bashan was thought to be one of the most fruitful countries in the world; its rich pastures, its oaks and fine cattle are principally commended¹.

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