Jacob, however, went to Sukkoth, where he built a place for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is called Sukkoth.
Numbers 32:16 - New International Version (Anglicised) Then they came up to him and said, ‘We would like to build pens here for our livestock and cities for our women and children. 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. |
Jacob, however, went to Sukkoth, where he built a place for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is called Sukkoth.
If you turn away from following him, he will again leave all this people in the wilderness, and you will be the cause of their destruction.’
But we will arm ourselves for battle and go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them to their place. Meanwhile our women and children will live in fortified cities, for protection from the inhabitants of the land.
However, your wives, your children and your livestock (I know you have much livestock) may stay in the towns I have given you,
He chose the best land for himself; the leader’s portion was kept for him. When the heads of the people assembled, he carried out the Lord’s righteous will, and his judgments concerning Israel.’