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If they do, give them the land of Gilead as their property when the land is conquered. <a href="/esv/numbers/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Moses said to them, “If the people of Gad and the people of Reuben, every man who is armed to battle before the LORD, will pass with you over the Jordan and the land shall be subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession. <a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/numbers/32.htm">King James Bible</a> And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession: <a href="/nkjv/numbers/32.htm">New King James Version</a> And Moses said to them: “If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben cross over the Jordan with you, every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead as a possession. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead as their property; <a href="/nasb/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moses said to them, &#8220If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/nasb77/numbers/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of the LORD, and the land will be subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/lsb/numbers/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of Yahweh, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/amp/numbers/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben will cross over the Jordan with you, every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead [east of the Jordan River] as a possession; <a href="/csb/numbers/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses told them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, every man in battle formation before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Moses told them, &#8220If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, every man in battle formation before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. <a href="/asv/numbers/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man that is armed to battle, before Jehovah, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession: <a href="/cev/numbers/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Make sure that the tribes of Gad and Reuben prepare for battle and cross the Jordan River with you. If they do, then after the land is in your control, give them the region of Gilead as their tribal land. <a href="/erv/numbers/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man that is armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession: <a href="/gwt/numbers/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Moses told them, "If the tribes of Gad and Reuben get ready for battle in the LORD's presence and cross the Jordan River with you and you conquer the land, give them Gilead as their own property. <a href="/gnt/numbers/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> "If the men of Gad and Reuben cross the Jordan ready for battle at the LORD's command and if with their help you are able to conquer the land, then give them the land of Gilead as their property. <a href="/isv/numbers/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> telling them, "If the descendants of Gad and descendants of Reuben cross over the Jordan River with you, that is, all of their soldiers who've been equipped for battle in the LORD's presence, so that the land is subjugated right before your eyes, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as their possession. <a href="/net/numbers/32.htm">NET Bible</a> Moses said to them: "If the Gadites and the Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, each one equipped for battle in the LORD's presence, and you conquer the land, then you must allot them the territory of Gilead as their possession. <a href="/nheb/numbers/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moses said to them, "If the people of Gad and the people of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man who is armed to battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you; then you are to give them the land of Gilead for a possession. <a href="/wbt/numbers/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Moses said to them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed for battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/numbers/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/numbers/32.htm">World English Bible</a> Moses said to them, “If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man who is armed to battle before Yahweh, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Moses says to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben pass over the Jordan with you, everyone armed for battle, before YHWH, and the land has been subdued before you, then you have given the land of Gilead to them for a possession; <a href="/ylt/numbers/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Moses saith unto them, 'If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben pass over with you the Jordan, every one armed for battle, before Jehovah, and the land hath been subdued before you, then ye have given to them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/slt/numbers/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Moses will say to them, If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben will pass over Jordan with you, all being armed for battle before Jehovah, and the land be subdued before you; and give ye to them the land of Gilead for a possession.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If the children of Gad, and the children of Ruben pass with you over the Jordan, all armed for war before the Lord, and the land be made subject to you: give them Galaad in possession. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Ruben cross over the Jordan with you, all armed for war before the Lord, and if the land becomes subject to you, give them Gilead as a possession. <a href="/nabre/numbers/32.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “If all the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you in full force before the LORD into battle, the land will be subdued before you, and you will give them Gilead as a possession. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and the Reubenites, everyone armed for battle before the LORD, will cross over the Jordan with you and the land shall be subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Moses said to them, If the children of Reuben and the children of Gad will cross with you over the Jordan, every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/hpbt/numbers/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Moshe said to them: “If the children of Rubil and the children of Gad pass over the Jordan with you when they are equipped before LORD JEHOVAH for battle and the land will be subdued before you, the land of Gelad will be given to them as an inheritance:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Moses said unto them: 'If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man that is armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you, then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession; <a href="/sep/numbers/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Moses said to them, If the sons of Ruben and the sons of Gad will pass over Jordan with you, every one armed for war before the Lord, and ye shall subdue the land before you, then ye shall give to them the land of Galaad for a possession. <a href="/parallel/numbers/32-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=10072" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/32.htm">The Tribes East of the Jordan</a> …28So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel. 29<a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">And Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Gadites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1410.htm" title="1410: ḡāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From guwd; Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê- (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and Reubenites</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ya·‘aḇ·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">cross</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">the Jordan</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tə·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: ḥā·lūṣ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">man armed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3533.htm" title="3533: wə·niḵ·bə·šāh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate.">is subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ū·nə·ṯat·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">then you are to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/272.htm" title="272: la·’ă·ḥuz·zāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- A possession. Feminine passive participle from 'achaz; something seized, i.e. A possession.">as a possession.</a> 30But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">Joshua 1:12-15</a> But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / 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, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/3-18.htm">Deuteronomy 3:18-20</a> 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. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / 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.” <a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">Joshua 22:1-6</a> 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. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/29-8.htm">Deuteronomy 29:8</a> We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. <a href="/joshua/4-12.htm">Joshua 4:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Judges 5:16-17</a> Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">1 Chronicles 5:18-22</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">1 Kings 4:13</a> Ben-geber in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead belonged to him, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars); <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Psalm 60:7</a> Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. <a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8</a> Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Matthew 19:29</a> And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Luke 18:29-30</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.” <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9-10</a> By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33-34</a> who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Moses said to them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:<a href="/numbers/32-20.htm">Numbers 32:20-23</a> And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/32-27.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/numbers/32-27.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/numbers/32-28.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/32-27.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/numbers/32-21.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/numbers/32-25.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/32-22.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/numbers/32-25.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/numbers/32-22.htm">Subdued</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/32-30.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/numbers/32-31.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/32-30.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/32-30.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/numbers/32-31.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-20.htm">Subdued</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 32</div>1. <a href="/numbers/32-1.htm">The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan</a> 6. <a href="/numbers/32-6.htm">Moses reproves them</a> 16. <a href="/numbers/32-16.htm">They offer him conditions with which he is content</a> 33. <a href="/numbers/32-33.htm">Moses assigns them the land</a> 39. <a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">They conquer it.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/numbers/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Moses said to them, Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, often served as the mediator between God and the people. His role was to communicate God's commands and ensure the people followed them. This phrase indicates Moses' authoritative position and his responsibility to address the tribes' requests.“If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, The tribes of Gad and Reuben requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, which was fertile and suitable for their livestock. Crossing the Jordan symbolizes entering the Promised Land, a significant step in Israel's journey. The condition set by Moses emphasizes unity and shared responsibility among the tribes.with every man armed for battle before the LORD, This phrase underscores the necessity of military readiness and the importance of divine presence in their endeavors. The Israelites were to fight under God's guidance, highlighting the belief that victory comes from the LORD. It also reflects the cultural context of ancient warfare, where battles were often seen as spiritual as well as physical contests.and the land is subdued before you, Subduing the land refers to conquering and taking possession of it, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. This task required faith and obedience, as the land was inhabited by various Canaanite tribes. The phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's people inheriting the land He promised.then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. Gilead, a region east of the Jordan, was known for its balm and fertile land. Granting it as a possession to the Gadites and Reubenites was conditional upon their participation in the conquest. This reflects the biblical principle of reward for faithfulness and cooperation. The allocation of land also foreshadows the inheritance believers receive through Christ, who fulfills the promises of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who communicates God's commands and guidance to the people. In this context, he is addressing the tribes of Gad and Reuben. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gadites_and_reubenites.htm">Gadites and Reubenites</a> Two tribes of Israel who requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, in the land of Gilead, rather than crossing into the Promised Land with the other tribes. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> A significant geographical boundary for the Israelites, representing the transition from the wilderness into the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land, which the tribes of Gad and Reuben desired as their inheritance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is central to the Israelites' journey and battles, ensuring their success when they follow His commands.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_community.htm">Commitment to Community</a> The tribes of Gad and Reuben show a commitment to the larger community of Israel by agreeing to fight alongside their brethren before settling in their desired land. This teaches us the importance of prioritizing communal responsibilities over personal desires. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_promises.htm">Faithfulness to Promises</a> Moses' condition for granting the land of Gilead highlights the importance of faithfulness to one's promises. As Christians, we are called to be people of our word, reflecting God's faithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> The Gadites and Reubenites had to trust in God's timing and plan, even when it meant delaying their settlement. This encourages us to trust God's timing in our own lives, knowing that His plans are for our good. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Despite their different desires, the tribes worked together for a common goal. This unity amidst diversity is a powerful example for the Church today, emphasizing collaboration and mutual support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 32</a> <a href="/q/any_historical_proof_of_moses'_warnings.htm">Numbers 32:23: Are there any historical or archaeological records that corroborate Moses' warnings about sin and its consequences for these tribes?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_reuben's_and_gad's_settlement_sparse.htm">Joshua 13:8-14 - If Reuben's and Gad's territories east of the Jordan were truly established, why is tangible evidence of extensive settlement in those regions sparse?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_reuben_and_gad_sustain_herds.htm">Numbers 32:1-5: How could the tribes of Reuben and Gad realistically sustain such large herds in a desert environment with limited resources?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_reuben_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Reuben?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/numbers/32-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Moses מֹשֶׁ֜ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to them, אֲלֵהֶ֗ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the Gadites בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and Reubenites וּבְנֵי־ (ū·ḇə·nê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son cross יַעַבְר֣וּ (ya·‘aḇ·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the Jordan הַיַּרְדֵּ֞ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine with you, אִ֠תְּכֶם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among with every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every man armed חָל֤וּץ (ḥā·lūṣ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen for battle לַמִּלְחָמָה֙ (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land is subdued וְנִכְבְּשָׁ֥ה (wə·niḵ·bə·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3533.htm">Strong's 3533: </a> To subdue, bring into bondage before you, לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם (lip̄·nê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face you are to give וּנְתַתֶּ֥ם (ū·nə·ṯat·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Gilead הַגִּלְעָ֖ד (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites as a possession. לַאֲחֻזָּֽה׃ (la·’ă·ḥuz·zāh) Preposition-l | Noun - 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