KJV ORIGINAL
Even the country which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This land that the LORD defeated before the people of Israel is perfect for raising livestock, and we your servants own cattle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The tribes are pointing out that the conquered land is ideal for their cattle, which they already own in large numbers.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites had recently conquered the lands east of the Jordan River as part of God's directed campaign against the nations there. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who owned large herds of cattle, observed that this territory was well-suited for grazing and animal husbandry. They approached Moses with a request to settle in this area rather than proceeding across the Jordan into Canaan.
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