Numbers 32:16

God's Word

Then the tribes of Gad and Reuben came up to Moses and said, “Allow us to build stone fences for our livestock and cities for our families here.

Cross References

Genesis 33:17

But Jacob moved on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is named Succoth [Shelters].

Genesis 49:14

“Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.

Numbers 32:15

If you turn away from him, he will abandon all these people in the desert. You would be responsible for their destruction.”

Numbers 32:17

Then we’ll be ready ⌞to march⌟ in battle formation  ahead of the other Israelites until we have brought them to their land. Meanwhile our families will live in walled cities, safe from the other people who live here.

Numbers 34:22

Bukki, son of Jogli, the leader of the tribe of Dan;

Deuteronomy 3:19

I know you have a lot of livestock. Your wives, children, and livestock must stay here in the cities that I gave you.

Deuteronomy 33:21

They chose the best land for themselves. Indeed, a commander’s piece of land was reserved for them. They were leaders of the people and did for Israel what the Lord considers fair and honorable.”