Numbers 32:30

Verse

But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Bible in Basic English

But if they do not go over with you armed, they will have to take their heritage with you in the land of Canaan.

Free Bible Version

But if they don't get themselves ready for battle and cross over with you, then they must accept their allotted land among you in the country of Canaan.”

King James (Authorized) Version

But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

One Unity Resource Bible

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan [Humbled].”

Translation for Translators

But if they do not take their weapons and go with you prepared to fight, they will not receive this land. They will need to accept some land in Canaan, like the rest of you will do.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if they do not cross over with you armed, then they will acquire their possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Noah Webster Bible

But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

World English Bible

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Young's Literal Translation

and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.'

Context

The Tribes East of the Jordan

²⁹And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession.³⁰But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

Summary

In Numbers 32:30, Moses is addressing the tribes of Reuben and Gad, commending them for keeping their promise to help the other tribes conquer the land of Canaan before settling in their own inheritance. This verse highlights the importance of fulfilling commitments and working together for the common good. It serves as a reminder of the unity and cooperation needed among God's people to achieve His purposes. By honoring their word and supporting their fellow Israelites, Reuben and Gad exemplified faithfulness and solidarity within the community of believers.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if they will not pass over with you armed,.... Shall change their minds, and break their promise, and refuse to go over the river Jordan with the other tribes, and armed ready to engage in battle with the enemy: they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan; take their lot there, but have no inheritance or possessions on this side Jordan.

Numbers 32:30

The Tribes East of the Jordan

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Berean Standard Bible

But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

American Standard Version (1901)

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Bible in Basic English

But if they do not go over with you armed, they will have to take their heritage with you in the land of Canaan.

Free Bible Version

But if they don't get themselves ready for battle and cross over with you, then they must accept their allotted land among you in the country of Canaan.”

King James (Authorized) Version

But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

One Unity Resource Bible

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan [Humbled].”

Translation for Translators

But if they do not take their weapons and go with you prepared to fight, they will not receive this land. They will need to accept some land in Canaan, like the rest of you will do.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if they do not cross over with you armed, then they will acquire their possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Noah Webster Bible

But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

World English Bible

but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Young's Literal Translation

and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.'