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for the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their fathers` houses, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to their fathers` houses, have received, and the half-tribe of Manasseh have received, their inheritance:
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Inheritance with Responsibility
Commentators explain that the inheritance for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh was already designated, but it came with a condition. Their claim to the land east of the Jordan was secured by their promise to help the other tribes conquer Canaan. This highlights the principle of communal responsibility and faithfulness within the covenant people of God.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the tribe of the children of Reuben, according to the house of their fathers That…
Presbyterian
Canaan was of small extent; as it is bounded here, it is only about 160 miles in length and about 50 in breadth; yet this was the country promised …
