Joshua 1:12

12 Also to the Reubenites and to the Gadites and to half the tribe of Manasseh, Joshua spoke, saying,

Joshua 1:12 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 1:12

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the
tribe of Manasseh
Who were settled on that side Jordan where Israel now were:

spake Joshua, saying;
as follows.

Joshua 1:12 In-Context

10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

11 Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, Prepare food; for within three days ye shall pass this Jordan, to enter in to inherit the land, which the LORD your God gives you to inherit.

12 Also to the Reubenites and to the Gadites and to half the tribe of Manasseh, Joshua spoke, saying,

13 Remember the word which Moses, the slave of the LORD, commanded you, saying, The LORD your God has given you rest and has given you this land.

14 Your wives, your little ones, and your beasts shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan; but ye, all the mighty men of valour, shall pass before your brethren armed and help them