Numbers 32:16

New Living Translation

But they approached Moses and said, “We simply want to build pens for our livestock and fortified towns for our wives and children.

Cross References

Genesis 33:17

Jacob, on the other hand, traveled on to Succoth. There he built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place was named Succoth (which means “shelters”).

Genesis 49:14

“Issachar is a sturdy donkey, resting between two saddlepacks.

Numbers 32:15

If you turn away from him like this and he abandons them again in the wilderness, you will be responsible for destroying this entire nation!”

Numbers 32:17

Then we will arm ourselves and lead our fellow Israelites into battle until we have brought them safely to their land. Meanwhile, our families will stay in the fortified towns we build here, so they will be safe from any attacks by the local people.

Numbers 34:22

Dan Bukki son of Jogli

Deuteronomy 3:19

Your wives, children, and numerous livestock, however, may stay behind in the towns I have given you.

Deuteronomy 33:21

The people of Gad took the best land for themselves; a leader’s share was assigned to them. When the leaders of the people were assembled, they carried out the Lord’s justice and obeyed his regulations for Israel.”