Numbers 32:24

24 "Build yourselves cities for your little ones, and sheepfolds for your sheep, and ¹do 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 afterward you shall return and be free of obligation toward the LORD and toward Israel, and this land shall be yours for a 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 yourselves cities for your little ones, and sheepfolds for your sheep, and do what you have promised ."

25 The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, "Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

26 "Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

Cross References

• 1. Numbers 30:2

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "that which has come out of your mouth"