Deuteronomy 29:8

8 we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manas'sites.

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, and you have not drunk wine or strong drink; that you may know that I am the LORD your God.
7 And when you came to this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon and Og the king of Bashan came out against us to battle, but we defeated them;
8 we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of the Manas'sites.
9 Therefore be careful to do the words of this covenant, that you may prosper in all that you do.
10 "You stand this day all of you before the LORD your God; the heads of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, all the men of Israel,
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