Daily Readings in the Bible Numbers 31-32

Between the conquest of Sihon and Og (Num. 21:21-35) and crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land, the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and a portion of Manasseh requested to stay in the land east of the Jordan. The land was suitable for pasturing large herds and and flocks (Num. 32:1).

Moses wasn’t pleased with their request. Moses asked, “Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?” Moses feared the Lord would be angered at their request to not cross over the Jordan River (Num....