Numbers 32:24

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

Bible in Basic English

So get to work building your towns for your little ones, and safe places for your sheep; and do as you have said.

Free Bible Version

Go ahead and build towns for your children and stone walls for your flocks, but make sure you do what you've promised!”

King James (Authorized) Version

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.”

Translation for Translators

Now you can build cities for your families and pens for your animals, but after doing that, you must do what you have promised.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Build cities for your families and pens for your sheep; then do what you have said.”

Noah Webster Bible

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

World English Bible

Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.”

Young's Literal Translation

build for yourselves cities for your infants, and folds for your flock, and that which is going out from your mouth do ye.'

Context

The Tribes East of the Jordan

²³But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out.²⁴Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.”

Summary

In Numbers 32:24, Moses is instructing the tribes of Gad and Reuben, emphasizing the importance of keeping their promise to help the other tribes conquer the land of Canaan before settling in their own land. This verse underscores the significance of fulfilling commitments and working together for the common good. It serves as a reminder of the unity and cooperation required among God's people to achieve His purposes. By honoring their word and supporting their fellow Israelites, the tribes exemplify faithfulness and solidarity in carrying out God's plan.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying,.... In answer to his speech: thy servants will do as my lord commandeth; both with respect to their march before the Lord to battle, and with respect to their provision for their children and flocks. Next: Numbers Chapter 33

Numbers 32:24

The Tribes East of the Jordan

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

Bible in Basic English

So get to work building your towns for your little ones, and safe places for your sheep; and do as you have said.

Free Bible Version

Go ahead and build towns for your children and stone walls for your flocks, but make sure you do what you've promised!”

King James (Authorized) Version

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.”

Translation for Translators

Now you can build cities for your families and pens for your animals, but after doing that, you must do what you have promised.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Build cities for your families and pens for your sheep; then do what you have said.”

Noah Webster Bible

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

World English Bible

Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.”

Young's Literal Translation

build for yourselves cities for your infants, and folds for your flock, and that which is going out from your mouth do ye.'