Num 32:16 | MHM | STEP | Numbers 32:16: The Agreement Between Moses and the Two Tribes This section describes how Moses and the tribes of Reuben and Gad reached an agreement about their request to settle on the east side of the Jordan River. After Moses rebuked them, the two tribes reconsidered and offered a new plan. They promised to help the other Israelites conquer Canaan, while their families and flocks stayed behind in the land they wanted. This solution showed that honest discussion and correction can help people do what is right. v. 16 : The Reubenites and Gadites explained that they would build pens for their animals and towns for their families in the land east of the Jordan. They said their fighting men would go with the rest of Israel to help conquer Canaan ( v. 16 ). Their plan showed they were willing to take responsibility and not just think about themselves.

‏ Numbers 32:16

Numbers 32:16: The Agreement Between Moses and the Two Tribes

This section describes how Moses and the tribes of Reuben and Gad reached an agreement about their request to settle on the east side of the Jordan River. After Moses rebuked them, the two tribes reconsidered and offered a new plan. They promised to help the other Israelites conquer Canaan, while their families and flocks stayed behind in the land they wanted. This solution showed that honest discussion and correction can help people do what is right.

v. 16: The Reubenites and Gadites explained that they would build pens for their animals and towns for their families in the land east of the Jordan. They said their fighting men would go with the rest of Israel to help conquer Canaan (v. 16 ^a). Their plan showed they were willing to take responsibility and not just think about themselves.