the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;
Here we have, I. Orders given to Joshua to assign to each tribe its portion of this land, including that which was yet unsubdued, which must be brought into the lot, in a believing confidence that it should be conquered when Israel was multiplied so as to have occasion for it (Jos 13:7): Now divide this land. Joshua thought all must be conquered before any must be divided.
Commenting on Joshua 13:7-33
And in the valley, Betharam,.... The same with Bethharan; see Gill on Num 32:36, and Bethnimrah; sometimes called Nimrah, Num 32:3; near to which were some waters, called the waters of Nimrim, Isa 15:6; It was in Jerom's (p) time a large village; it seems to have its name from leopards, which perhaps had their haunts hereabout: and Succoth: the place where Jacob pitched his...
Ramath-mizpeh - The same as Ramoth-gilead. It was one of the cities of refuge, Jos 20:8; Deu 4:47. Mahanaim - Or the two camps. Situated on the northern side of the brook Jabbok, celebrated for the vision of the two camps of angels which Jacob had there; see Gen 32:2.