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Themes in Numbers 32

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Themes in Numbers 32

Numbers 32:1 (show verse)

The Reubenites and Gadites had a very large number of livestock. When they surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, they saw that the region was a good one for livestock.

Animals » Names of » Cattle
Cattle » Gilead adapted to the raising of
Gad » A tribe of israel » Petition for their portion of land east of the jordan river
Gad » A tribe of israel » Wealth of, in cattle, and spoils
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Gilead » Land of, east of the jordan
Gilead » Agriculture
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Jaazer » A levitical city of refuge in gilead, allotted to gad, and given to the levites
Jazer » A city » A city of refuge east of the jordan river » Taken from the amorites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Petition » Israel
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:2 (show verse)

So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the community and said:

Cattle » Gilead adapted to the raising of
Gad » A tribe of israel » Petition for their portion of land east of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Petition » Israel
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:3 (show verse)

“The territory of Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,

Ataroth » A city » East » Jordon
Baal-meon » Beon
Beon » A place east of the jordan river, probably same as baal-meon, which see
Beth-baal-meon » Subdued by the israelites
Beth-baal-meon » Called beon
Beth-nimrah » Called nimrah
Cattle » Gilead adapted to the raising of
Dibon » Also called dibon-gad and dimon » Allotted to gad and reuben
Elealeh » Taken by the israelites
Gad » A tribe of israel » Petition for their portion of land east of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Jaazer » A levitical city of refuge in gilead, allotted to gad, and given to the levites
Jazer » A city » A city of refuge east of the jordan river » Taken from the amorites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Nebo, (part of abarim)
Nebo » Town and district
Nebo » A city » Allotted » Tribe of reuben
Nimrah » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of gad
Petition » Israel
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Shebam » A city » A city of the tribe of reuben
Sibmah » Apparently also called shebam
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:4 (show verse)

which the Lord struck down before the community of Israel, is good land for livestock, and your servants own livestock.”

Beth-baal-meon » Subdued by the israelites
Cattle » Gilead adapted to the raising of
Gad » A tribe of israel » Petition for their portion of land east of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Oxen » Formed a part of the wealth of the jews
Petition » Israel
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:5 (show verse)

They said, “If we have found favor in your sight, let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Don’t make us cross the Jordan.”

Gad » A tribe of israel » Petition for their portion of land east of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Petition » Israel
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:6 (show verse)

But Moses asked the Gadites and Reubenites, “Should your brothers go to war while you stay here?

The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Indifference » In service
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Service » Half-hearted » Indifferent
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:7 (show verse)

Why are you discouraging the Israelites from crossing into the land the Lord has given them?

The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:8 (show verse)

That’s what your fathers did when I sent them from Kadesh-barnea to see the land.

journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh-barnea in wilderness of rithmah or paran
Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Israel » Sent » Twleve » Spies » Land » Canaan
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:9 (show verse)

After they went up as far as Eshcol Valley and saw the land, they discouraged the Israelites from entering the land the Lord had given them.

Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
Eshcol » A valley or brook near hebron
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes
Valleys » Mentioned in scripture » Eshcol

Numbers 32:10 (show verse)

So the Lord’s anger burned that day, and He swore an oath:

Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:11 (show verse)

‘Because they did not follow Me completely, none of the men 20 years old or more who came up from Egypt will see the land I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—

exclusion Admission » Exclusion » From canaan
Caleb » One of the two survivors of the israelites permitted to enter the land of promise
journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh-barnea in wilderness of rithmah or paran » Punishment for rebellion
Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
Exclusion » From canaan
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:12 (show verse)

none except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua son of Nun, because they did follow the Lord completely.’

Caleb » One of the two survivors of the israelites permitted to enter the land of promise
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Caleb and joshua
Decision » Exhibited in » Following God fully
journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh-barnea in wilderness of rithmah or paran » Punishment for rebellion
Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Caleb and joshua
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Joshua » Also called jehoshua, and jehoshuah, and oshea » Rewarded for his courage and fidelity
Joshua » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Caleb and joshua
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:13 (show verse)

The Lord’s anger burned against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness 40 years until the whole generation that had done what was evil in the Lord’s sight was gone.

Caleb » One of the two survivors of the israelites permitted to enter the land of promise
journey of israel through the Desert » To kadesh-barnea in wilderness of rithmah or paran » Punishment for rebellion
Disobedience to God » Denunciations against
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:14 (show verse)

And here you, a brood of sinners, stand in your fathers’ place adding even more to the Lord’s burning anger against Israel.

Anger of God » Aggravated by continual provocation
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Instances of » Moses, of the israelites
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:15 (show verse)

If you turn back from following Him, He will once again leave this people in the wilderness, and you will destroy all of them.”

Numbers 32:16 (show verse)

Then they approached him and said, “We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our dependents.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Shepherd » Keeps the flocks in folds
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

But we will arm ourselves and be ready to go ahead of the Israelites until we have brought them into their place. Meanwhile, our dependents will remain in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

the Amorites » Had many and strong cities
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:18 (show verse)

We will not return to our homes until each of the Israelites has taken possession of his inheritance.

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Jews, the » Settled in canaan
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:19 (show verse)

Yet we will not have an inheritance with them across the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance will be across the Jordan to the east.”

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Haste » In judgment, by moses and the israelites
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:20 (show verse)

Moses replied to them, “If you do this—if you arm yourselves for battle before the Lord,

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Jews, the » Obliged to unite against enemies
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:21 (show verse)

and every one of your armed men crosses the Jordan before the Lord until He has driven His enemies from His presence,

Numbers 32:22 (show verse)

and the land is subdued before the Lord—afterward you may return and be free from obligation to the Lord and to Israel. And this land will belong to you as a possession before the Lord.

Numbers 32:23 (show verse)

But if you don’t do this, you will certainly sin against the Lord; be sure your sin will catch up with you.

Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of exposure
Exposure » Of sin » Inevitable
Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of exposure
Sin » Punishment of
Sin » Excuses offered for » Exposure of, inevitable
Sin » Shall find out the wicked
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:24 (show verse)

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

Gad » A tribe of israel » Aid in the conquest of the region west of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
The tribes of israel » Reuben, gad and half manasseh » Were required to assist in subduing canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:25 (show verse)

The Gadites and Reubenites answered Moses, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

Numbers 32:26 (show verse)

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

Numbers 32:27 (show verse)

but your servants are equipped for war before the Lord and will go across to the battle as my lord orders.”

Numbers 32:28 (show verse)

So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the family leaders of the Israelite tribes.

Numbers 32:29 (show verse)

Moses told them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, every man in battle formation before the Lord, and the land is subdued before you, you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession.

Numbers 32:30 (show verse)

But if they don’t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.”

Numbers 32:31 (show verse)

The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “What the Lord has spoken to your servants is what we will do.

Numbers 32:32 (show verse)

We will cross over in battle formation before the Lord into the land of Canaan, but we will keep our hereditary possession across the Jordan.”

Numbers 32:33 (show verse)

So Moses gave them—the Gadites, Reubenites, and half the tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph—the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land including its cities with the territories surrounding them.

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
the Amorites » Had many and strong cities
Bashan » Allotted to the two and one half tribes, which had their possession east of the jordan river
The tribe of Gad » Sought and obtained its inheritance east of jordan
Manasseh » Tribe of » Inheritance of » One-half of tribe east of the jordan river
The tribe of Manasseh » Half of, obtained inheritance east of jordan
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of the reubenites and gadites
Motive » Misunderstood » The tribes of reuben and gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the jordan river
Og » Land of, given to the tribes of gad, reuben, and manasseh
The tribe of Reuben » Obtained inheritance east of jordan on condition of helping to conquer canaan
Uncharitableness » Instances of » The tribes west of the jordan river toward the two and a half tribes

Numbers 32:34 (show verse)

The Gadites rebuilt Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Ataroth » A city » East » Jordon
Dibon » Also called dibon-gad and dimon » Allotted to gad and reuben
The tribe of Gad » Cities built by
Jephthah » smites » Ammonites » At aroer

Numbers 32:35 (show verse)

Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Ataroth » A city » A city of gad
The tribe of Gad » Cities built by
Jaazer » A levitical city of refuge in gilead, allotted to gad, and given to the levites
Jazer » A city » A city of refuge east of the jordan river » Taken from the amorites
Jogbehah » A place in gad
Shophan » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of gad

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Baal-meon » A city » A city of the reubenites
Beon » A place east of the jordan river, probably same as baal-meon, which see
Beth-baal-meon » Called baal-meon
Nebo » A city » Allotted » Tribe of reuben
The tribe of Reuben » Cities built by
Shibmah » A city » A city in the territory of the tribe of reuben
Sibmah » Called shibmah

Numbers 32:39 (show verse)

The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Machir » One of the sons of manasseh » The land of gilead allotted to
Manasseh » Tribe of » Inheritance of » One-half of tribe east of the jordan river
The tribe of Manasseh » Half of, obtained inheritance east of jordan

Numbers 32:40 (show verse)

So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.

Numbers 32:41 (show verse)

Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages, which he renamed Jair’s Villages.

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Havoth-jair » Certain villages east of the jordan river
Jair » Son of manasseh. Founder of twenty-three cities in gilead
Jair » Son of manasseh
Manasseh » Tribe of » Inheritance of » One-half of tribe east of the jordan river
The tribe of Manasseh » Half of, obtained inheritance east of jordan

Numbers 32:42 (show verse)

Nobah went and captured Kenath with its villages and called it Nobah after his own name.

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Kenath » A city » A city of gilead
Manasseh » Tribe of » Inheritance of » One-half of tribe east of the jordan river
The tribe of Manasseh » Half of, obtained inheritance east of jordan
Nobah » An israelite