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Moses said to them, 'If you will do what you're promising, if you will go armed and ready for battle before the LORD,'
Moses is setting conditions for the tribes who want to settle east of the Jordan River, they must first help fight the battles ahead.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war,Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the tribes of Reuben and Gad approached Moses, requesting to settle on the east side of the Jordan River because it was suitable for their livestock, while the rest of the Israelites were preparing to conquer the Promised Land. Moses was concerned that their decision might discourage the other tribes by appearing as a lack of commitment to the shared mission. He responded by outlining conditions for their request, emphasizing that they must fully participate in the upcoming battles.