Numbers 32:24

24 Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do what you have promised."

Numbers 32:24 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 32:24

Build ye cities for your little ones, and folds for
your sheep
For their safety and security, as they proposed to do:

and do that which proceedeth out of your mouth;
all that they had promised.

Numbers 32:24 In-Context

22 and the land is subdued before the LORD; then after that you shall return and be free of obligation to the LORD and to Israel; and this land shall be your possession before the LORD.
23 But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD; and be sure your sin will find you out.
24 Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do what you have promised."
25 And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben said to Moses, "Your servants will do as my lord commands.
26 Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;
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