Numbers 32:4-6

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They said, “We, your servants, have flocks and herds. The Lord has ·captured [^Lstruck] for the ·Israelites [^Lthe community/assembly/congregation of Israel] a land that is good for animals—the land around Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon. ⁵ If ·it pleases you [^Lwe have found grace in your eyes], we would like this land ·to be given to us [^Las a possession for your servants]. Don’t make us cross the Jordan River.”

⁶ Moses told the ·people of Gad [^Lsons/descendants of Gad] and ·Reuben [^Lthe sons/descendants of Reuben], “Shall your brothers go to war while you stay ·behind [^Lhere]?