Deuteronomy 29:8

8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Deuteronomy 29:8 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 29:8

And we took their land
Which belonged to the two kings, the lands of Jazer, Gilead, and Bashan, fine countries for pasturage:

and gave it for an inheritances unto the Reubenites, and to the
Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh;
who requested it, and to whom it was granted on certain conditions, and they were now in possession of it; see ( Numbers 32:1-42 ) .

Deuteronomy 29:8 In-Context

6 and you lived well without bread and wine and beer, proving to you that I am in fact God, your God.
7 When you arrived here in this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan met us primed for war but we beat them.
8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
9 Diligently keep the words of this Covenant. Do what they say so that you will live well and wisely in every detail.
10 You are all standing here today in the Presence of God, your God - the heads of your tribes, your leaders, your officials, all Israel:
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