Numbers 32:38

WEB

and Nebo, and Baal Meon, (their names being changed), and Sibmah: and they gave other names to the cities which they built.

KJV

And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

Commentary

And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,).... For Nebo was the name of an idol, after which perhaps the city was called: Baa lmeon signifies "Baal's habitation", and where it is highly probable was a temple of his; and the children of Reuben, not liking to retain such idolatrous names, gave them others, but what they were it is not said; and certain it is, that when these places came into the hands of the Moabites, their ancient names were restored to them, as appears from Isa 15:2 . and Shibmah; the same with Shebam, Num 32:3 , and gave other names unto the cities which they built; but they are neither known, nor did they always continue, as has been observed.