KJV ORIGINAL
And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
We conquered their land and gave it as a permanent possession to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is reminding the Israelites how God helped them defeat their enemies and distribute the conquered land to some of their tribes as their inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the conquest of the Amorite kingdoms east of the Jordan River, including the lands of King Sihon and King Og. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had requested to settle in this fertile region because it was good for their livestock, rather than crossing into the Promised Land proper with the other tribes.
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