Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it for a possession unto the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.
Moses, the LORD's servant, and the people of Israel defeated them in battle. Then Moses gave their land as an inheritance to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh.
This verse explains that Moses and the Israelites conquered enemies and gave their land to three specific tribes as their permanent home.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the conquest of the Amorite kings Sihon and Og east of the Jordan River, which happened before Israel crossed into the Promised Land. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had requested to settle in this fertile territory because it was good for their large herds of livestock. Moses granted their request on the condition that their fighting men would help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan.
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