Jos 4:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12-13 : The men from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh led the way as they had promised earlier (; ). Joshua had recently reminded them of this promise ( ). These tribes were ready for battle and did not have to worry about their families, so they went first. Their courage was an encouragement to the rest of Israel.

‏ Joshua 4:12

v. 12-13: The men from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh led the way as they had promised earlier (; ^a). Joshua had recently reminded them of this promise ( ^b). These tribes were ready for battle and did not have to worry about their families, so they went first. Their courage was an encouragement to the rest of Israel.