22 and many others fell slain, because the battle was God's. And they occupied the land until the exile.
22 For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.
22 For many fell, because the war was of God. And they lived in their place until the exile.
22 Many were killed, because the battle was God's. They lived in that country until the exile.
22 for many fell dead, because the war was God's. And they dwelt in their place until the captivity.
22 Many of the Hagrites were killed in the battle because God was fighting against them. The people of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh lived in their land until they were taken into exile.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:22
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Genealogies.
This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were made captives by the king of Assyria, because they had forsaken the Lord. Only two things are here recorded concerning these tribes. 1. They all shared in a victory. Happy is that people who live in harmony together, who assist each other against the common enemies of their souls, trusting in the Lord, and calling upon him. 2. They shared in captivity. They would have the best land, not considering that it lay most exposed. The desire of earthly objects draws to a distance from God's ordinances, and prepares men for destruction.