And they came unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, unto the land of Gilead, and they spake with them, saying,
So they went to the people of Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh in the land of Gilead, and they spoke to them, saying:
The writer is describing how a delegation traveled to confront the eastern tribes about something they had done.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, after the Israelites had conquered the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh settled on the east side of the Jordan River, having fulfilled their duty in the conquest. When these tribes built a large altar, it raised concerns among the other tribes that it might symbolize division or unfaithfulness to God. As a result, representatives from the western tribes journeyed to Gilead to address the issue and promote unity.
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