And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.
The people from the tribes of Gad and Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, 'Your servants will do whatever you command us to do.'
The tribes of Gad and Reuben are telling Moses they will obey his instructions completely.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the tribes of Gad and Reuben approached Moses because they wanted to settle in the fertile lands east of the Jordan River instead of crossing over with the rest of Israel. Moses was concerned that this might discourage the other tribes, so he required them to commit to fighting alongside their brothers until the conquest was complete. In this verse, they affirm their willingness to obey his commands.
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