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but we ourselves will be ready armed to go before the children of Israel, until we have brought them to their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.
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A Sacrificial Commitment
The tribes of Reuben and Gad didn't just agree to help; they pledged to go 'ready armed before the children of Israel.' Commentators explain this was a direct answer to the charge of cowardice, showing their willingness to lead the charge, face danger first, and not rest until their brethren were settled in the Promised Land.
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19th Century
Anglican
Will go ready armed ... — Or, will equip ourselves in haste.
And our little ones shall dwell …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel This they said to …
Presbyterian
Here is the good effect of plain dealing. Moses, by showing them their sin and its danger, brought them to their duty without murmuring or disputin…
