For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the house of their fathers, have received their inheritance; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance:
The tribe of Reuben's families, the tribe of Gad's families, and half the tribe of Manasseh have already received their land inheritance.
This verse explains that two and a half tribes had already received their promised land on the east side of the Jordan River before the other tribes entered the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's preparation to enter the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had requested to settle on the fertile land east of the Jordan River because it was good for their large herds of livestock. Moses had agreed to this arrangement on the condition that their warriors would still help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan.
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