But Jacob went to Succoth. In that place he built a house for himself and small barns for his cattle. That is why the place was named Succoth. [194]
Numbers 32:16 - Easy To Read Version But the people {from Reuben’s and Gad’s family groups} went to Moses. They said, “We will build cities for our children and barns for our animals here. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But they came near to him and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our flocks and walled settlements for our little ones. American Standard Version (1901) And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones: Common English Bible So they approached him and said, “We will build walled enclosures here for our livestock and towns for our children. Catholic Public Domain Version But approaching closer, they said: "We will manufacture sheep pens and cattle stalls, as well as fortified cities, for our little ones. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But they coming near, said: We will make sheepfolds, and stalls for our cattle, and strong cities for our children. |
But Jacob went to Succoth. In that place he built a house for himself and small barns for his cattle. That is why the place was named Succoth. [194]
“Issachar is like a donkey who has worked too hard. He will lie down after carrying a heavy load.
If you quit following the Lord, then the Lord will make Israel stay even longer in the desert. Then you will destroy all of these people!”
Then our children can be safe from the other people that live in this land. But we will gladly come and help the other people of Israel. We will bring them to their land.
Your wives, your little children, and your cows (I know you have many cows) will stay here in the cities I have given you.
He chooses the best part for himself. He takes the king’s share. The leaders of the people come to him. He does what the Lord says is good. He does what is right for the people of Israel.”