Numbers 32:1 “Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, s…”

Numbers 32:1

Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle;

World English Bible

Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of livestock. They saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead. Behold, the place was a place for livestock.

American Standard Version

Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle;

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad had an exceeding great multitude of cattell: and they sawe the lande of Iazer, and the lande of Gilead, that it was an apt place for cattel.

Darby Translation

And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had much cattle, a very great multitude; and they saw the land of Jaazer, and the land of Gilead, and behold, the place was a place for cattle.

Young's Literal Translation

And much cattle hath been to the sons of Reuben and to the sons of Gad, very many; and they see the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, and lo, the place [is] a place [for] cattle;

Bible in Basic English

Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a great number of cattle: and when they saw that the land of Jazer and the land of Gilead was a good place for cattle;

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Cross references

“the children”

Numbers 2:10–15 Numbers 26:5–7 Numbers 26:15–18 Genesis 29:32 Genesis 30:10 Genesis 30:11

Numbers 2:10–15 · BSB

On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,

Numbers 26:5–7 · BSB

Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,

Numbers 26:15–18 · BSB

These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,

Genesis 29:32 · BSB

And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

Genesis 30:10 · BSB

And Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son.

Genesis 30:11 · BSB

Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad.

“Jazer”

Numbers 21:32 Numbers 32:3 Numbers 32:35

Numbers 21:32 · BSB

After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Numbers 32:3 · BSB

“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,

Numbers 32:35 · BSB

Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,

“Jaazer”

Joshua 13:25 2 Samuel 24:5 Isaiah 16:8 Isaiah 16:9

Joshua 13:25 · BSB

The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah;

2 Samuel 24:5 · BSB

They crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.

Isaiah 16:8 · BSB

For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had s…

Isaiah 16:9 · BSB

So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest.

“the place”

Genesis 13:2 Numbers 32:26 Genesis 13:5 Genesis 47:4 Jeremiah 50:19 Micah 7:14

Genesis 13:2 · BSB

And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.

Numbers 32:26 · BSB

Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.

Genesis 13:5 · BSB

Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

Genesis 47:4 · BSB

Then they said to Pharaoh, “We have come to live in the land for a time, because there is no pasture for the flocks of your servants, since the famine in the land of Canaan has been severe. So now, please allow your serv…

Jeremiah 50:19 · BSB

I will return Israel to his pasture, and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan; his soul will be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and Gilead.

Micah 7:14 · BSB

Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Also

Exodus 12:38

Exodus 12:38 · BSB

And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said,

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