Numbers 32:1-6

Evangelical Heritage Version

The Transjordan Tribes

32 The descendants of Reuben and Gad had very large flocks and herds of livestock. They saw that the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead was ideal for livestock. ² The descendants of Gad and Reuben came and spoke to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the tribal chiefs of the community. They said, ³ “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon— ⁴ the land which the Lord struck down before the community of Israel—is an ideal land for livestock. We, your servants, have livestock.” ⁵ They continued, “If we have found favor in your eyes, let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not require us to cross the Jordan.”

⁶ Moses said to the descendants of Gad and Reuben, “Do you expect your brothers to go into battle while you live here?