KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben answered, saying, As the LORD hath said unto thy servants, so will we do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people of Gad and Reuben answered, saying, 'We will do exactly what the LORD has told us through you, his servants.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The tribes of Gad and Reuben are making a commitment to obey God's instructions that came through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place as the Israelites are preparing to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The tribes of Gad and Reuben had requested to settle on the east side of the Jordan River where the land was good for their livestock. Moses initially worried they were trying to avoid fighting alongside their fellow Israelites, but they assured him they would cross over and help conquer the land before returning to their families.
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