Numbers 32:16

New International Reader's Version

Then they came up to Moses. They said, “We would like to build pens here for our livestock. We would also like to build cities for our women and children.

Cross References

Genesis 33:17

But Jacob went to Sukkoth. There he built a place for himself. He also made shelters for his livestock. That’s why the place is named Sukkoth.

Genesis 49:14

“Issachar is like a wild donkey lying down among the sheep pens.

Numbers 32:15

What if you turn away from following him? Then he’ll leave all these people in the desert again. And it will be your fault when they are destroyed.”

Numbers 32:17

But we will prepare ourselves for battle. We’re even ready to go ahead of the Israelites. We’ll march out with them until we’ve brought them to their place. While we’re gone, our women and children will live in cities that have high walls around them. That will keep them safe from the people living in this land.

Numbers 34:22

Bukki, the son of Jogli, is the leader from the tribe of Dan.

Deuteronomy 3:19

But your wives and children can stay in the towns I’ve given you. You can keep your livestock there too. I know you have a lot of livestock.

Deuteronomy 33:21

He chose the best land for his livestock. The leader’s share was kept for him. The leaders of the people came together. Then Gad carried out the Lord’s holy plan. He carried out the Lord’s decisions for Israel.”