Numbers 32:19

Verse

Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on the east side of the Jordan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan, and forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side of the Jordan eastward.

Bible in Basic English

For we will not have our heritage with them on the other side of Jordan and forward; because our heritage has come to us on this side of Jordan to the east.

Free Bible Version

However, we won't own any land on the other side of the Jordan because we've received this land to own on this eastern side of the Jordan.”

King James (Authorized) Version

For we will not inherit with them on yonder side Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan eastward.

One Unity Resource Bible

For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan [Descender], and forward; because our inheritance has come to us on this side of the Jordan [Descender] eastward.” (RY:4, LY:7)

Translation for Translators

We will not take any land on the west side of the Jordan River; our land will be here on the east side.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

We will not inherit the land with them on the other side of the Jordan, because our inheritance is here on the east side of the Jordan.”

Noah Webster Bible

For we will not inherit with them on the other side of Jordan, or forward; because our inheritance hath fallen to us on this side of Jordan eastward.

World English Bible

For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on this side of the Jordan eastward.”

Young's Literal Translation

for we do not inherit with them beyond the Jordan and yonder, for our inheritance hath come unto us beyond the Jordan at the [sun] -rising.'

Context

The Tribes East of the Jordan

¹⁸We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has taken possession of his inheritance.¹⁹Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on the east side of the Jordan.”

Summary

In this verse, the tribes of Reuben and Gad express their commitment to help their fellow Israelites conquer the Promised Land before settling in the land east of the Jordan River. Their willingness to fight alongside their brothers demonstrates unity and loyalty within the community of God's people. This decision also reflects a recognition of the importance of fulfilling their obligations to God and their fellow Israelites. Ultimately, their choice to prioritize the well-being of the entire nation over their personal comfort sets a positive example of selflessness and cooperation.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Moses said unto them,.... Being better disposed towards them, and more satisfied with the reasonableness of their request, it being explained unto him: if ye will do this thing; which they had promised: if ye will go armed before the Lord to war; they had said they would go ready armed before the children of Israel, but Moses expresses it "before the Lord"; which is more agreeable to their encampment and order in marching, for not the standard of Reuben but that of Judah went foremost, yet the standard of Reuben marched directly before the sanctuary bore by the Kohathites, Num 10:18, and so might be properly said to go before the Lord, who dwelt there.