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Themes in Numbers 32

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Themes in Numbers 32

Numbers 32:1 (show verse)

Now the sons of Reuben and the sons of Gad had very large herds of cattle, and they saw the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead [on the east side of the Jordan River], and indeed, the place was suitable for raising 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 sons of Gad and of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the leaders of the congregation, saying,

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 country around] 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)

the land which the Lord conquered before the congregation of Israel, is a land [suitable] for livestock, and your servants have [very large herds of] 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. Do not take us across the Jordan [River].”

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 said to the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, “Shall your brothers go to war while you sit 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)

Now why are you discouraging the hearts of the Israelites from crossing over into the land which 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)

This is 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)

For when they went up to the Valley of Eshcol and saw the land, they discouraged the hearts of the Israelites so that they did not go into the land which 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)

And the Lord’s anger was kindled on that day and He swore an oath, saying,

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)

‘None of the men who came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I promised to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, because they have not followed Me completely,

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)

except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua the son of Nun, for they have followed 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)

So the Lord’s anger was kindled against the sons of Israel (Jacob) and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until the entire generation of those who had done evil in the sight of the Lord was destroyed.

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)

Now look, you [the tribes of Reuben and Gad] have risen up in your fathers’ place, a brood of sinful men, to add still more to the fierce anger of the Lord 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)

For if you turn back from following Him [completely], He will once again leave them in the wilderness, and you will destroy all these people.”

Numbers 32:16 (show verse)

But the people of Reuben and Gad approached Moses and said, “We will build sheepfolds here for our flocks and [walled] cities for our children,

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

Numbers 32:17 (show verse)

but we will be armed and ready to go to war before the [other tribes of the] Israelites, until we have brought them to their place, while our children live 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 every one of the [other] sons of Israel 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)

For we will not inherit with them on the west side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on this side of the Jordan [River] toward 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, “If you will do as you say, if you will arm yourselves before the Lord for war,

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 armed man of yours will cross the Jordan before the Lord until He has driven out His enemies before Him,

Numbers 32:22 (show verse)

and the land [west of the Jordan] is subdued before the Lord, then afterward you shall return and be blameless [in this matter] before the Lord and before Israel, and this land [east of the Jordan] shall be yours as a possession before the Lord.

Numbers 32:23 (show verse)

But if you do not do this, behold, you will have sinned against the Lord; and be sure that your sin will find you out.

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 yourselves cities for your children, and folds for your sheep, and do that of which you have spoken.”

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)

Then the descendants of Gad and of Reuben said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

Numbers 32:26 (show verse)

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

Numbers 32:27 (show verse)

But your servants will cross over, every man armed for war, before the Lord to the battle, just as my lord says.”

Numbers 32:28 (show verse)

So Moses gave the command concerning them to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the leaders of the fathers’ households of the tribes of the Israelites.

Numbers 32:29 (show verse)

Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben will cross over the Jordan with you, every man armed for battle before the Lord, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead [east of the Jordan River] as a possession;

Numbers 32:30 (show verse)

but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan [and surrender their right to their land east of the Jordan River].”

Numbers 32:31 (show verse)

The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben answered, “As the Lord has said to your servants, so will we do.

Numbers 32:32 (show verse)

We will cross over armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan, so that the possession of our inheritance on [the east] side of the Jordan may be ours.”

Numbers 32:33 (show verse)

So Moses gave to them, to the sons of Gad and to the sons of Reuben and to the half-tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon, the king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og, the king of Bashan, the land with its cities and territories, the cities of the surrounding land.

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 sons of Gad built 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

Numbers 32:36 (show verse)

Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran, fortified (walled) cities, and sheepfolds for sheep.

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Beth-aram » Probably identical with beth-haran
Beth-haran » Fortified » A fortified city east of the jordan river
Cities » Fortified
The tribe of Gad » Cities built by

Numbers 32:37 (show verse)

The sons of Reuben built Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,

Amorites » Allotted to reuben, gad, and manasseh
Elealeh » Taken by the israelites
Heshbon » Built by » Reuben
Kirjathaim » Also called kiriathaim » A city of the tribe of reuben
The tribe of Reuben » Cities built by

Numbers 32:38 (show verse)

Nebo, and Baal-meon (their names being changed) and Sibmah; and they gave other names to the cities which they built.

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 sons of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead and took it, and drove out the Amorites who were in it.

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 tribe of] Machir the son of Manasseh, and they settled in it.

Numbers 32:41 (show verse)

[The sons of] Jair the son of Manasseh went and took its towns (tent villages) and called them Havvoth-jair.

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 took Kenath and 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