Numbers 32:17

New Living Translation

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.

Cross References

Numbers 32:16

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