But Jacob went to Succoth. There he built a house for himself and small barns for his cattle. That is why the place was named Succoth.
Numbers 32:16 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version But the people from the tribes of Reuben and Gad 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. There he built a house for himself and small barns for his cattle. That is why the place was named Succoth.
“Issachar is like a donkey that has worked too hard. He will lie down under his heavy load.
If you stop following the Lord, he will make Israel stay even longer in the desert. Then you will destroy all these people!”
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.
Your wives, your little children, and your cattle (I know you have many cattle) will stay here in the cities I have given you.
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.”