Deuteronomy 29:8

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

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 Neither have you eaten bread nor drunk wine or beer during this time—so that you would know that I am the LORD your God.
7 When you arrived here, Sihon, Heshbon's king, and Og, Bashan's king, marched out to fight against us, but we defeated them.
8 We took possession of their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh's tribe.
9 So then keep the words of this covenant and do them so you can succeed in all you do.
10 Right now, all of you are in the presence of the LORD your God—the leaders of your tribes, your elders, and your officials, all the Israelite males,
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