Numbers 32:16

Free Bible Version

Then the tribes of Gad and Reuben came to Moses and told him, “We would plan to build stone walls to keep our livestock safe and towns for our children.

Cross References

Genesis 33:17

But Jacob headed to Succoth, where he built himself a house and shelters for the livestock. That's why the place is called Succoth.

Genesis 49:14

Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between two saddle bags.

Numbers 32:15

If you give up following him, he will abandon these people in the desert once again, and their deaths will be your fault!”

Numbers 32:17

But we will still get ourselves ready for battle, and we will be prepared to lead the Israelites until they can safely occupy their land. In the meantime, our children will stay behind, living in the fortified towns to protect them from the local people.

Numbers 34:22

A leader from the tribe of Dan: Bukki, son of Jogli.

Deuteronomy 3:19

However, your wives, your children, and your livestock (I know that you have plenty of livestock) can stay behind in the towns I have given you,

Deuteronomy 33:21

He chose the best land for himself, for he was allocated a ruler's share. He met with the people's leaders; he did what the Lord said was right, following the Lord's regulations for Israel.”