Numbers 32:26
New International Version
Our children and wives, our flocks and herds will remain here in the cities of Gilead.

New Living Translation
Our children, wives, flocks, and cattle will stay here in the towns of Gilead.

English Standard Version
Our little ones, our wives, our livestock, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead,

Berean Standard Bible
Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.

King James Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

New King James Version
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock will be there in the cities of Gilead;

New American Standard Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our livestock, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead,

NASB 1995
“Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

NASB 1977
“Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

Legacy Standard Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our livestock, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

Amplified Bible
Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our cattle shall be there in the cities of Gilead.

Christian Standard Bible
Our dependents, wives, livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Our little children, wives, livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead,

American Standard Version
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead;

Contemporary English Version
Our wives and children and sheep and cattle will stay here in the towns in Gilead.

English Revised Version
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our other animals will stay here in the cities of Gilead.

Good News Translation
Our wives and children and our cattle and sheep will remain here in the towns of Gilead.

International Standard Version
"Our children, wives, flocks, and all our cattle will be settled in the cities of Gilead,

Majority Standard Bible
Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.

NET Bible
Our children, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock will be there in the cities of Gilead,

New Heart English Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock, shall be there in the cities of Gilead;

Webster's Bible Translation
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

World English Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock shall be there in the cities of Gilead;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
our infants, our wives, our livestock, and all our beasts, are there in cities of Gilead,

Young's Literal Translation
our infants, our wives, our cattle, and all our beasts, are there in cities of Gilead,

Smith's Literal Translation
Our little ones, our wives, our possessions, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
We will leave our children, and our wives and sheep and cattle, in the cities of Galaad:

Catholic Public Domain Version
We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead.

New American Bible
While our wives and children, our livestock and other animals remain there in the towns of Gilead,

New Revised Standard Version
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock shall remain there in the towns of Gilead;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Our little ones and our women and our livestock and all our animals shall be in the villages of Gelad:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Our store, and our wives, and all our cattle shall be in the cities of Galaad.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribes East of the Jordan
25The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands. 26Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead. 27But your servants are equipped for war, and every man will cross over to the battle before the LORD, just as our lord says.”…

Cross References
Joshua 1:14-15
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, / until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.”

Deuteronomy 3:18-20
At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”

Joshua 22:1-4
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...

Numbers 27:1-11
Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. ...

Genesis 50:8
along with all of Joseph’s household, and his brothers, and his father’s household. Only their children and flocks and herds were left in Goshen.

Exodus 10:24
Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, “Go, worship the LORD. Even your little ones may go with you; only your flocks and herds must stay behind.”

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 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 29:8
We took their land and gave it as an inheritance to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

1 Samuel 30:1-2
On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.

1 Kings 12:16-17
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.

2 Chronicles 14:8
Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin bearing small shields and drawing the bow. All these were mighty men of valor.

Nehemiah 4:13-14
So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. / After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 32
1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan
6. Moses reproves them
16. They offer him conditions with which he is content
33. Moses assigns them the land
39. They conquer it.














Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals
This phrase highlights the family and economic priorities of the tribes of Reuben and Gad. In the ancient Near Eastern context, family units were central to societal structure, and livestock was a primary measure of wealth and sustenance. The mention of "children" and "wives" underscores the importance of family continuity and protection, while "livestock" and "animals" indicate the tribes' reliance on pastoralism. This reflects the broader biblical theme of stewardship and provision, as seen in Genesis 1:28, where humanity is given dominion over the earth and its creatures.

will remain here in the cities of Gilead.
Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land, making it suitable for the tribes' pastoral lifestyle. The decision to settle here rather than crossing into Canaan reflects a strategic choice based on the land's suitability for their needs. Historically, Gilead was a contested area, often mentioned in conflicts (e.g., Judges 10:8, 2 Kings 15:29). Theologically, this decision can be seen as a test of faith and obedience, as the tribes promise to assist in the conquest of Canaan despite their settlement. This reflects the biblical principle of communal responsibility and support, as seen in Galatians 6:2, where believers are called to bear one another's burdens.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Reubenites and Gadites
These are the tribes of Israel who requested to settle in the land of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, because it was suitable for their large herds and flocks.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who negotiated with the Reubenites and Gadites regarding their request to settle in Gilead, ensuring they would still support the rest of Israel in conquering the Promised Land.

3. Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land, which the Reubenites and Gadites desired for their livestock.

4. The Promised Land
The land west of the Jordan River that God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

5. The Jordan River
A significant geographical boundary that the Israelites needed to cross to enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
Commitment to Community
The Reubenites and Gadites show a commitment to the larger community of Israel by agreeing to help conquer the Promised Land before settling in Gilead. This teaches us the importance of prioritizing communal responsibilities over personal desires.

Trust in God's Provision
By choosing to settle in Gilead, the tribes demonstrate trust in God's provision for their needs. We are reminded to trust God to provide for us in the places He leads us.

Balancing Family and Duty
The decision to leave their families and livestock in Gilead while the men went to war highlights the balance between family responsibilities and communal duties. This encourages us to seek God's wisdom in balancing our personal and communal obligations.

Faithful Fulfillment of Promises
The tribes' commitment to fulfill their promise to Moses and the Israelites underscores the importance of keeping our promises and being faithful in our commitments.Verse 26. - In the cities of Gilead. The name is used here in a vague sense for all the central and southern trans-Jordanic districts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Our children,
טַפֵּ֣נוּ (ṭap·pê·nū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 2945: A family

our wives,
נָשֵׁ֔ינוּ (nā·šê·nū)
Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

our livestock,
מִקְנֵ֖נוּ (miq·nê·nū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

our animals
בְּהֶמְתֵּ֑נוּ (bə·hem·tê·nū)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

will remain
יִֽהְיוּ־ (yih·yū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

here
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

in the cities
בְּעָרֵ֥י (bə·‘ā·rê)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Gilead.
הַגִּלְעָֽד׃ (hag·gil·‘āḏ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites


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