Numbers 32:28

28 So Moses gave these commands to Eleazar, Joshua, and the other leaders of Israel: 1

Numbers 32:28 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 32:28

So concerning them Moses commanded
That they should have a grant of the land they requested: this looks as if Moses determined the case himself, though perhaps it was by the vote, and with the consent of the whole court; only Moses strictly enjoined them to observe it, namely,

Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of
the tribes of the children of Israel;
and the rather he did this, because he knew that he should die, and not see either the thing itself or the conditions of it performed.

Numbers 32:28 In-Context

26 Our wives and children and our cattle and sheep will remain here in the towns of Gilead.
27 But all of us are ready to go into battle under the Lord's command. We will cross the Jordan and fight, just as you have said."
28 So Moses gave these commands to Eleazar, Joshua, and the other leaders of Israel:
29 "If the men of Gad and Reuben cross the Jordan ready for battle at the Lord's command and if with their help you are able to conquer the land, then give them the land of Gilead as their property.
30 But if they do not cross the Jordan and go into battle with you, they are to receive their share of the property in the land of Canaan, as you do."

Cross References 1

  • 1. 32.28-32Joshua 1.12-15.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.