Numbers 32:2
New International Version
So they came to Moses and Eleazar the priest and to the leaders of the community, and said,

New Living Translation
they came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the other leaders of the community. They said,

English Standard Version
So the people of Gad and the people of Reuben came and said to Moses and to Eleazar the priest and to the chiefs of the congregation,

Berean Standard Bible
So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said,

King James Bible
The children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spake unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the congregation, saying,

New King James Version
the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

NASB 1995
the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben came and spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the priest and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

NASB 1977
the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben came and spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the priest and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
so the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben came and spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the priest and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

Amplified Bible
So the sons of Gad and of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, the priest Eleazar, and the leaders of the community and said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the community and said: “

American Standard Version
the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spake unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the congregation, saying,

Contemporary English Version
So they went to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders of Israel and said,

English Revised Version
the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spake unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the congregation, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they came to Moses, the priest Eleazar, and the leaders of the community, and said to them,

Good News Translation
they went to Moses, Eleazar, and the other leaders of the community and said,

International Standard Version
the descendants of Gad and descendants of Reuben approached Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the community and said,

Majority Standard Bible
So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said,

NET Bible
the Gadites and the Reubenites came and addressed Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the community. They said,

New Heart English Bible
the people of Gad and the people of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the princes of the congregation, saying,

World English Bible
Then the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the princes of the congregation, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben come in and speak to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the princes of the congregation, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
and the sons of Gad, and the sons of Reuben, come in and speak unto Moses, and unto Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the company, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben will come and will say to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the chiefs of the assembly, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They came to Moses and Eleazar the priest, and the princes of the multitude, and said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
they went to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest and the leaders of the multitude, and they said:

New American Bible
the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses and Eleazar the priest and to the leaders of the community and said,

New Revised Standard Version
the Gadites and the Reubenites came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The children of Reuben and the children of Gad came and said to Moses and to Eleazar the priest and to the princes of the congregation,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Rubil and the children of Gad came and they said to Moshe and to Eliazar the Priest and to the Princes of the assembly:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke unto Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and unto the princes of the congregation, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the children of Ruben and the children of Gad came, and spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the princes of the congregation, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribes East of the Jordan
1Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. 2So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, 3“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,…

Cross References
Joshua 22:9-10
So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses. / And when they came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an imposing altar there by the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

Joshua 13:8-12
The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, / and all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites who reigned in Heshbon, as far as the border of the Ammonites; ...

1 Chronicles 5:18-22
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. / They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. ...

Deuteronomy 2:32-37
So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. / And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army. / At that time we captured all his cities and devoted to destruction the people of every city, including women and children. We left no survivors. ...

Joshua 1:12-15
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ...

Deuteronomy 29:7-8
When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them. / We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Joshua 4:12-13
The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho.

1 Kings 22:3
who said to his servants, “Do you not know that Ramoth-gilead is ours, but we have failed to take it from the hand of the king of Aram?”

Judges 5:15-16
The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

Luke 18:29-30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”

Mark 10:29-30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.

Hebrews 11:9-10
By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.


Treasury of Scripture

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1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan
6. Moses reproves them
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So the Gadites and Reubenites
The tribes of Gad and Reuben were among the twelve tribes of Israel, descendants of Jacob's sons. Historically, these tribes were known for their large flocks and herds, which influenced their desire for the fertile lands east of the Jordan River. The Hebrew root for Gad (גָּד) means "fortune" or "luck," while Reuben (רְאוּבֵן) means "behold, a son." These names reflect the blessings and expectations of their patriarchs. The mention of these tribes here sets the stage for their request, highlighting their distinct identity and needs within the larger Israelite community.

came to Moses
Moses, the great leader and prophet of Israel, is central to the narrative. His leadership is divinely appointed, and he serves as the mediator between God and the people. The act of coming to Moses signifies respect for his authority and recognition of his role as the decision-maker. In the Hebrew context, "came" (בּוֹא) implies an approach with purpose and intent, indicating the seriousness of the tribes' request.

Eleazar the priest
Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest after his father's death. His presence in this verse underscores the religious and spiritual dimensions of the decision-making process. The priesthood in Israel was responsible for maintaining the covenant relationship with God, and Eleazar's involvement suggests that the request of the Gadites and Reubenites had spiritual implications. The Hebrew name Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר) means "God has helped," reflecting the divine assistance and guidance expected in priestly duties.

and the leaders of the congregation
The leaders, or "heads" (רָאשִׁים) of the congregation, represent the tribal and familial leadership structure within Israel. Their inclusion in this meeting highlights the communal aspect of decision-making and the importance of consensus among the tribes. This phrase emphasizes the organized and hierarchical nature of Israelite society, where decisions were made collectively and with the input of various leaders.

and said
The act of speaking (אָמַר) in Hebrew often carries the weight of making a formal request or declaration. This phrase introduces the dialogue and indicates that what follows is a significant proposal. In the biblical context, speech is a powerful tool for negotiation and covenant-making, and the tribes' words would have been carefully considered to convey their intentions and desires.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So the Gadites
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

and Reubenites
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

came
וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Moses,
מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

Eleazar
אֶלְעָזָ֣ר (’el·‘ā·zār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

the priest,
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

and the leaders
נְשִׂיאֵ֥י (nə·śî·’ê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the congregation,
הָעֵדָ֖ה (hā·‘ê·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage

and said,
וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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