KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they said, 'If we have found favor with you, please give this land to us as our inheritance, and don't make us cross over the Jordan River.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The tribes of Reuben and Gad are asking Moses if they can settle on the east side of the Jordan River instead of crossing over with the other tribes.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites had just defeated the Amorite kings and conquered the fertile land east of the Jordan River. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who had large herds of livestock, saw that this land was perfect for grazing their animals. They were asking Moses for permission to settle there instead of crossing into the Promised Land proper with the other tribes.
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