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 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
8 And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.
English Standard Version (ESV)
8 We took their land and gave it for an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manassites.
New Living Translation (NLT)
8 We took their land and gave it to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and to the half-tribe of Manasseh as their grant of land.
The Message Bible (MSG)
8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
American Standard Version (ASV)
8 and we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half-tribe of the Manassites.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
8 We took their land and gave it to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh as their property.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
8 We took their land. We gave it to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half of the tribe of Manasseh as their share.

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 You ate no bread and drank no wine or other fermented drink. I did this so that you might know that I am the LORD your God.”
7 When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out to fight against us, but we defeated them.
8 We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
9 Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do.
10 All of you are standing today in the presence of the LORD your God—your leaders and chief men, your elders and officials, and all the other men of Israel,

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 78:55; Psalms 135:12; Psalms 136:22
  • 2. Numbers 32:33; Deuteronomy 3:12-13
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