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A Selfish Request
Commentators agree that this request, while politely phrased, was rooted in self-interest. Matthew Henry states the tribes consulted their own private convenience over the public good, led by 'the lust of the eye.' Charles Ellicott adds that their language indicated a selfish consideration of their own interests, which was calculated to discourage their brothers.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 32:5
19th Century
Bishop
Bring us not over Jordan— These words may be understood either simply as a request that the inheritance of the speakers m…
John Gill
On Numbers 32:5
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in your sight
Directing their speech to Moses, the ruler of the congreg…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 32:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Here is a proposal made by the Reubenites and Gadites, that the land recently conquered might be allotted to them. Two things common in the world m…