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Biblical Reading and Reflection: Numbers 32

Alastair's Adversaria

CHAPTER

The Promised Land

Rabbi David foreman sees in the wording here an expression of reuben and gad's willingness to cross the gap. They are not going to stand over against moses and argue with him, they will go to whatever extent is say to allay his concerns. Gad and reuben relieve moses fears and set his mind at rest by communicating their true intent. Far from avoiding the battle for the land, they commit themselves to being found in the thickest part of it. If they fail to do this, the lord will hold them accountable.

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