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.
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 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
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land after years of wandering in the wilderness, having recently defeated the Midianites. The tribes of Reuben and Gad, who had large flocks of livestock, noticed that the conquered land east of the Jordan River was fertile and suitable for their needs. They approached Moses with a request to settle there instead of crossing over, but they promised to join the other tribes in conquering the rest of the land first.
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