Numbers 32:31

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And the sons of Gad and the sons of Ruben responded: "Just as the Lord has spoken to his servants, so shall we do.

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But if they are not willing to cross with you, armed, into the land of Canaan, then let them receive places among you for their dwellings."

We will go forth, armed, before the Lord into the land of Canaan; and we acknowledge that we have already received our possession across the Jordan."

Let Ruben live, and not die, and may he be small in number."

And they responded to Joshua, and they said: "All that you have instructed to us, we shall do. And wherever you will send us, we shall go.