Numbers 32:25

25 So the descendants of Gad and the descendants of Reuben said to Moses, saying, "Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

Numbers 32:25 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 32:25

And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto
Moses, saying
In answer to his speech:

thy servants will do as my lord commandeth;
both with respect to their march before the Lord to battle, and with respect to their provision for their children and flocks.

Numbers 32:25 In-Context

23 But if you do not do so, behold, you have sinned against Yahweh, and know that your sin will find you.

24 Build for yourselves cities for your little children and sheep pens for your flocks; what has gone out from your mouth you will do."

25 So the descendants of Gad and the descendants of Reuben said to Moses, saying, "Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

26 Our little children, our wives, our livestock, and all of our animals {will remain} in the cities of Gilead,

27 but your servants, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross over {before} Yahweh to the war, just as my lord says."

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "sons"
• [b]. Or "sons"