KJV ORIGINAL
And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They came up to him and said, 'We will build pens here for our livestock and safe cities for our children.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This occurs as the Israelites are preparing to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The tribes of Reuben and Gad had large herds of livestock and saw that the land east of the Jordan River was excellent for grazing. They approached Moses with a proposal to settle there instead of crossing over with the other tribes into Canaan proper.
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