And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:
They came up to him and said, 'We will build pens here for our livestock and safe cities for our children.'
The tribes of Reuben and Gad are telling Moses they want to build homes and livestock pens on the east side of the Jordan River for their families and animals.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who possessed large herds of cattle, approached Moses to request permission to settle on the east side of the Jordan River, as the land there was fertile for grazing and suitable for their needs. They proposed building sheepfolds for their livestock and fortified cities for their families, assuring Moses that their warriors would still help conquer the rest of Canaan.
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