Joshua 1:12

12 Then Joshua said to the people of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh,

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 gave orders to the officers of the people:

11 "Go through the camp and tell the people, 'Get your supplies ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan River and take the land the Lord your God is giving you.'"

12 Then Joshua said to the people of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh,

13 "Remember what Moses, the servant of the Lord, told you. He said the Lord your God would give you rest and would give you this land.

14 Now the Lord has given you this land east of the Jordan River. Your wives, children, and animals may stay here, but your fighting men must dress for war and cross the Jordan River ahead of your brothers to help them.