Num 32:41 | KingComments | STEP | Moses divides the wilderness side of the Jordan between the Gadites, the Reubenites and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This is not done by the lot, as will happen in the land ( ). He gives them the land of their own choice. In the land every tribe gets the portion of God’s choice. It seems that, after the two tribes have received the coveted pledge, half of the tribe of Manasseh joins them. They also prefer to have their inheritance in the wilderness side of the Jordan. Their choice may have been influenced by the arguments of the two tribes. This would then mean that the attitude of the two tribes has caused a division in another tribe. To make known our desires and our efforts to acquire them always influence others.

‏ Numbers 32:41

Division of the Wilderness Side of the Jordan

Moses divides the wilderness side of the Jordan between the Gadites, the Reubenites and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This is not done by the lot, as will happen in the land (Jos 14:1-2). He gives them the land of their own choice. In the land every tribe gets the portion of God’s choice.

It seems that, after the two tribes have received the coveted pledge, half of the tribe of Manasseh joins them. They also prefer to have their inheritance in the wilderness side of the Jordan. Their choice may have been influenced by the arguments of the two tribes. This would then mean that the attitude of the two tribes has caused a division in another tribe. To make known our desires and our efforts to acquire them always influence others.