Numbers 32:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But we ourselves will go fully armed ahead of the other Israelites, until we have brought them safely to their promised land. Our children will stay in the fortified cities for protection from the people who live in this land.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The tribes of Reuben and Gad are promising to fight alongside their fellow Israelites to conquer the Promised Land, even though they want to settle on the east side of the Jordan River.

📚 Historical Context

The tribes of Reuben and Gad had asked Moses for permission to settle in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River, which were good for their livestock. Moses was initially concerned they would abandon their fellow Israelites, so these tribes made this commitment to fight until all of Israel had conquered their inheritance in Canaan.

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