Deuteronomy 29:8

8 And took their land, and delivered it for a possession to Ruben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses.

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 have not eaten bread, nor have you drunk wine or strong drink: that you might know that I am the Lord your God.
7 And you came to this place: and Sehon king of Hesebon, and Og king of Basan, came out against us to fight. And we slew them.
8 And took their land, and delivered it for a possession to Ruben and Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses.
9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and fulfil them: that you may understand all that you do.
10 You all stand this day before the Lord your God, your princes, and tribes, and ancients, and doctors, all the people of Israel,
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