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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />However, your wives, your children and your livestock (I know you have much livestock) may stay in the towns I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Your wives, children, and numerous livestock, however, may stay behind in the towns I have given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Only your wives, your little ones, and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall remain in the cities that I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (<i>for</i> I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But your wives, your little ones, and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall stay in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, your wives, your little ones, and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall remain in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216But your wives and your little ones and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall remain in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘But your wives and your little ones and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock), shall remain in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But your wives and your little ones and your livestock (I know that you have much livestock) shall remain in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But your wives and your children and your cattle—I know that you have much livestock—shall remain in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, dependents, and livestock—I know that you have a lot of livestock—will remain in the cities I have given you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, young children, and livestock—I know that you have a lot of livestock—will remain in the cities I have given you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (I know that ye have much cattle), shall abide in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I know you have a lot of livestock. Your wives, children, and livestock must stay here in the cities that I gave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Only your wives, children, and livestock--I know you have a lot of livestock--will remain behind in the towns that I have assigned to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />However, your women, children, and livestock—and I know you have many—may reside in your towns that I gave you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, children, and livestock (of which I know you have many) may remain in the cities I have given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your livestock, (I know that you have much livestock), shall live in your cities which I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I know that ye have many cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your livestock, (I know that you have much livestock), shall live in your cities which I have given you, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Only your wives, and your infants, and your livestock—I have known that you have much livestock—dwell in your cities which I have given to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Only, your wives, and your infants, and your cattle -- I have known that ye have much cattle -- do dwell in your cities which I have given to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Only your wives and your little ones and your cattle (I knew that much cattle to you) they shall dwell in your cities which I gave to you,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Leaving your wives and children and cattle. For I know you have much cattle, and they must remain in the cities, which I have delivered to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Leave behind your wives and little ones, as well as the cattle. For I know that you have many cattle, and they should remain in the cities which I have delivered to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But your wives and children, as well as your livestock, of which I know you have a large number, shall remain behind in the towns I have given you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Only your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—shall stay behind in the towns that I have given to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But your wives and your little ones and your cattle (for I know that you have much cattle) shall remain in your cities which I have given you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Only leave your wives and your little ones and your beasts, for I know that you have much livestock; they will dwell in your villages that I have given you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle--I know that ye have much cattle--shall abide in your cities which I have given you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Only your wives and your children and your cattle (I know that ye have much cattle), let them dwell in your cities which I have given you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=990" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Land Division East of the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nə·šê·ḵem (N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">your wives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2945.htm" title="2945: wə·ṭap·pə·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Children. From taphaph; a family.">your children,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: ū·miq·nê·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">and your livestock—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I know</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">you have</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">much</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: miq·neh (N-ms) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">livestock—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yê·šə·ḇū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">may remain</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘ā·rê·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I have given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">you,</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">Numbers 32:16-27</a></span><br />Then the Gadites and Reubenites approached Moses and said, “We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our little ones. / But we will arm ourselves and be ready to go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them into their place. Meanwhile, our little ones will remain in the fortified cities for protection from the inhabitants of the land. / We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has taken possession of his inheritance. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-14.htm">Joshua 1:14-15</a></span><br />Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, / until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-1.htm">Numbers 32:1-5</a></span><br />Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-28.htm">Numbers 32:28-30</a></span><br />So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel. / And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. / But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">Joshua 22:1-4</a></span><br />Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Numbers 32:6-15</a></span><br />But Moses asked the Gadites and Reubenites, “Shall your brothers go to war while you sit here? / Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land that the LORD has given them? / This is what your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to inspect the land. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-31.htm">Numbers 32:31-33</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do. / We will cross over into the land of Canaan armed before the LORD, that we may have our inheritance on this side of the Jordan.” / So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-20.htm">Numbers 32:20-22</a></span><br />Moses replied, “If you will do this—if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for battle, / and if every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the LORD, until He has driven His enemies out before Him, / then when the land is subdued before the LORD, you may return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34-42</a></span><br />And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, / Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran as fortified cities, and they built folds for their flocks. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Joshua 22:9-10</a></span><br />So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses. / And when they came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an imposing altar there by the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-21.htm">Joshua 22:21-27</a></span><br />Then the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the clans of Israel: / “The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today. / If we have built for ourselves an altar to turn away from Him and to offer burnt offerings and grain offerings on it, or to sacrifice peace offerings on it, may the LORD Himself hold us accountable. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-32.htm">Joshua 22:32-34</a></span><br />Then Phinehas son of Eleazar the priest, together with the other leaders, returned to the Israelites in the land of Canaan and brought back a report regarding the Reubenites and Gadites in the land of Gilead. / The Israelites were satisfied with the report, and they blessed God and spoke no more about going to war against them to destroy the land where the Reubenites and Gadites lived. / So the Reubenites and Gadites named the altar Witness, for they said, “It is a witness between us that the LORD is God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18-22</a></span><br />The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37-38</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. / All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (for I know that you have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/35-25.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/numbers/32-22.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-29.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/numbers/30-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-6.htm">Infants</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-6.htm">Little</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-10.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-13.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-14.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-29.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-11.htm">Infants</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-22.htm">Little</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-1.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">The conquest of Og, king of Bashan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">This size of his bed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-23.htm">Moses prays to enter into the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-26.htm">He is permitted to see it</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But your wives, your children, and your livestock—</b><br>In this passage, Moses addresses the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. These tribes had requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, in the land of Gilead and Bashan, because it was suitable for their large herds and flocks. The mention of "wives" and "children" highlights the importance of family and the continuation of the Israelite community. The inclusion of "livestock" underscores the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites and the economic importance of their herds. This phrase reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society, where men were often responsible for military duties while women and children maintained the home and livestock.<p><b>I know that you have much livestock—</b><br>This acknowledgment by Moses indicates an understanding of the tribes' needs and their economic situation. The abundance of livestock suggests prosperity and God's blessing, as livestock were a primary measure of wealth in ancient times. This phrase also implies God's provision and the fulfillment of His promise to bless the descendants of Abraham. The mention of livestock connects to earlier biblical narratives, such as the wealth of Abraham and Job, and foreshadows the prosperity that Israel would experience in the Promised Land.<p><b>may remain in the cities I have given you,</b><br>The cities mentioned here refer to those in the Transjordan region, which had been conquered and allocated to these tribes. This allocation was part of the broader conquest of Canaan, fulfilling God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own. The phrase "I have given you" emphasizes God's sovereignty and the divine origin of their inheritance. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God provides for His people. The security of these cities allowed the men to join the rest of Israel in the conquest of Canaan, trusting that their families and possessions were safe. This arrangement demonstrates the communal responsibility and unity among the tribes, as they supported each other in fulfilling God's command to take possession of the land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, delivering God's instructions to the people as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who are on the brink of entering the land promised to their ancestors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/reubenites,_gadites,_and_the_half-tribe_of_manasseh.htm">Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh</a></b><br>Tribes of Israel who requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, where the land was suitable for their livestock.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities_of_refuge.htm">Cities of refuge</a></b><br>Cities designated for the safety and protection of those who accidentally committed manslaughter, mentioned in the broader context of the Israelites' settlement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_community_priorities.htm">Family and Community Priorities</a></b><br>The passage highlights the importance of caring for one's family and community. The Israelites were instructed to ensure the safety and well-being of their families while fulfilling their communal responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>The mention of livestock and cities given by God underscores His provision. Believers are reminded to trust in God's provision for their needs, both material and spiritual.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_responsibilities.htm">Balancing Responsibilities</a></b><br>The Israelites had to balance their immediate responsibilities to their families with their broader duty to the community. This teaches believers the importance of balancing personal and communal obligations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness in God's Promises</a></b><br>The allocation of cities and land reflects God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can find assurance in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_future_challenges.htm">Preparation for Future Challenges</a></b><br>The Israelites' preparation for entering the Promised Land serves as a metaphor for spiritual readiness. Believers are encouraged to prepare spiritually for the challenges they may face in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_biblical_family_priorities.htm">What are biblical family priorities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_14_5-7__exaggeration_or_culture.htm">1 Chronicles 14:5-7 - Does the large number of children born to David in Jerusalem suggest an exaggerated account or a cultural practice at odds with later moral teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/elkanah's_polygamy_vs._later_monogamy.htm">How does Elkanah's polygamous marriage in 1 Samuel 1:2 align or conflict with later biblical teachings on monogamy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_deut._21_15-17_address_fairness.htm">Deuteronomy 21:15-17: How does the inheritance rule for a hated wife's son reconcile with other biblical teachings on fairness and favoritism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֠ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your wives,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְשֵׁיכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(nə·šê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your children,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְטַפְּכֶם֮</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṭap·pə·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2945.htm">Strong's 2945: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and your livestock—</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְנֵכֶם֒</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·nê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֕עְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have a lot of</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">livestock—</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְנֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(miq·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may remain</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵֽשְׁבוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yê·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the cities</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעָ֣רֵיכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ā·rê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have given</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֖תִּי</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯat·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">Deuteronomy 3:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/3-19.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 3:19 But your wives and your little ones (Deut. 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