Joshua 4:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The men from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh obeyed Moses. These men crossed the river in front of the other people. These men were prepared for war. They were going to help the rest of the Israelites take the land God had promised to give them.

Cross References

Exodus 13:18

So God led them another way through the desert by the Red Sea. The Israelites were dressed for war when they left Egypt.

Numbers 1:24

The tribe of Gad was counted. The names of all the men who were 20 years old or older and able to serve in the army were listed. They were listed with their families and family groups.

Numbers 32:17

Then our children can be safe from the other people who live in this land. But we will gladly come and help the other Israelites. We will bring them to their land.

Deuteronomy 3:18

“At that time I gave those tribes this command: ‘The Lord your God has given you the land on this side of the Jordan River to live in. But now your fighting men must take their weapons and lead the other Israelite tribes across the river.

Deuteronomy 33:21

He chose the best part for himself. He took the king’s share. The leaders of the people come to him. He did what the Lord says is good. He did what is right for the Israelites.”

Joshua 4:11

After the people finished crossing the river, the priests carried the Lord’s Holy Box to the front of the people.

Joshua 4:13

About 40,000 soldiers, prepared for war, passed before the Lord. They were marching toward the plains of Jericho.