Numbers 32:30
New International Version
But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must accept their possession with you in Canaan.”

New Living Translation
But if they refuse to arm themselves and cross over with you, then they must accept land with the rest of you in the land of Canaan.”

English Standard Version
However, if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Berean Standard Bible
But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

King James Bible
But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

New King James Version
But if they do not cross over armed with you, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

New American Standard Bible
but if they do not cross over with you armed, they shall instead be settled among you in the land of Canaan.”

NASB 1995
but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

NASB 1977
but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Legacy Standard Bible
but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”

Amplified Bible
but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan [and surrender their right to their land east of the Jordan River].”

Christian Standard Bible
But if they don’t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if they don’t go across with you in battle formation, they must accept land in Canaan with you.”

American Standard Version
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Contemporary English Version
But if they break their promise, they will receive land on the other side of the Jordan, like the rest of the tribes."

English Revised Version
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If they don't get ready for battle and go with you, the land they will take possession of must be in Canaan with yours."

Good News Translation
But if they do not cross the Jordan and go into battle with you, they are to receive their share of the property in the land of Canaan, as you do."

International Standard Version
But if the armed men don't cross over with you, then they won't have any possession in the land of Canaan."

Majority Standard Bible
But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.”

NET Bible
But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must receive possessions among you in Canaan."

New Heart English Bible
But if they will not pass over with you armed to battle before the LORD, then you are to bring over their children and their wives and their flocks before you into the land of Canaan, and they are to have possessions among you in the land of Canaan."

Webster's Bible Translation
But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

World English Bible
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.”

Young's Literal Translation
and if they do not pass over armed with you, then they have possessions in your midst in the land of Canaan.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And if they will not pass over armed with you, and they possessed in the midst of you in the land of Canaan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if they will not pass armed with you into the land of Chanaan, let them receive places to dwell in among you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if they are not willing to cross with you, armed, into the land of Canaan, then let them receive places among you for their dwellings.”

New American Bible
But if they will not go across in force with you before the LORD, you will bring their wives and children and livestock across before you into Canaan, and they will possess a holding among you in the land of Canaan.”

New Revised Standard Version
but if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But if they will not cross over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if they shall not pass over with you when they are equipped, they will inherit with you in the land of Canaan.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But if they will not pass over armed with you to war before the Lord, then shall ye cause to pass over their possessions and their wives and their cattle before you into the land of Chanaan, and they shall inherit with you in the land of Chanaan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Tribes East of the Jordan
29And Moses said to them, “If the Gadites and Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, with every man armed for battle before the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you are to give them the land of Gilead as a possession. 30But if they do not arm themselves and go across with you, then they must accept their possession among you in the land of Canaan.” 31The Gadites and Reubenites replied, “As the LORD has spoken to your servants, so we will do.…

Cross References
Joshua 22:16-18
“This is what the whole congregation of the LORD says: ‘What is this breach of faith you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you might rebel against the LORD this day? / Was not the sin of Peor enough for us, from which we have not cleansed ourselves to this day? It even brought a plague upon the congregation of the LORD. / And now, would you turn away from the LORD? If you rebel today against the LORD, tomorrow He will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel.

Deuteronomy 3:18-20
At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.”

Joshua 1:12-15
But to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua said, / “Remember what Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you when he said, ‘The LORD your God will give you rest, and He will give you this land.’ / Your wives, your young children, and your livestock may remain in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But all your mighty men of valor must be armed for battle to cross over ahead of your brothers and help them, ...

Judges 5:23
‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’

Joshua 22:4-5
And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan. / But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

Deuteronomy 1:41-43
“We have sinned against the LORD,” you replied. “We will go up and fight, as the LORD our God has commanded us.” Then each of you put on his weapons of war, thinking it easy to go up into the hill country. / But the LORD said to me, “Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.” / So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country.

Joshua 22:9-12
So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses. / And when they came to Geliloth near the Jordan in the land of Canaan, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an imposing altar there by the Jordan. / Then the Israelites received the report: “Behold, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh have built an altar on the border of the land of Canaan, at Geliloth near the Jordan on the Israelite side.” ...

Judges 21:8-9
So they asked, “Which one of the tribes of Israel failed to come up before the LORD at Mizpah?” And, in fact, no one from Jabesh-gilead had come to the camp for the assembly. / For when the people were counted, none of the residents of Jabesh-gilead were there.

1 Samuel 15:22-23
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

Hebrews 3:18-19
And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

1 Corinthians 10:5-6
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

Hebrews 4:6
Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,

Hebrews 4:11
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Romans 11:20-22
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.


Treasury of Scripture

But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

Joshua 22:19
Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.

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1. The Reubenites and Gadites ask for inheritance on the east side of Jordan
6. Moses reproves them
16. They offer him conditions with which he is content
33. Moses assigns them the land
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But if they do not cross over
This phrase sets a conditional clause, indicating a choice and consequence. The Hebrew root for "cross over" is "עָבַר" (avar), which often signifies passing through or transitioning. Historically, crossing over the Jordan River symbolized a significant transition for the Israelites, moving from the wilderness into the Promised Land. This crossing was not just physical but also spiritual, representing a commitment to God's covenant and promises.

with you armed
The requirement to be "armed" underscores the necessity of readiness and preparation for battle. The Hebrew word "חָלוּץ" (chalutz) refers to being equipped or prepared for war. This reflects the historical context where the Israelites needed to be united and prepared to conquer the land of Canaan. Spiritually, it emphasizes the importance of being prepared and equipped in our faith journey, ready to face challenges with the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).

they must accept their possession
The phrase "accept their possession" implies a passive reception of what is given, rather than actively claiming it. The Hebrew root "אָחַז" (achaz) means to seize or take hold of. In this context, it suggests that those who do not participate in the collective effort will still receive an inheritance, but it will be less than what they could have achieved through active participation. This serves as a reminder of the blessings that come from obedience and active involvement in God's plans.

among you
The phrase "among you" indicates inclusion within the community of Israel. The Hebrew word "בְּתוֹכְכֶם" (betokhem) means in the midst or within. This highlights the communal nature of the Israelite society, where each tribe and individual had a role and place. It reflects the biblical principle of unity and shared responsibility within the body of Christ, where each member is important and contributes to the whole (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

in the land of Canaan
"The land of Canaan" refers to the Promised Land, a central theme in the Old Testament. Canaan was the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). The historical and archaeological context of Canaan as a land of diverse peoples and cultures underscores the challenge and significance of the Israelites' conquest and settlement. Spiritually, Canaan represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the realization of His plans for His people, a foretaste of the ultimate Promised Land in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

they do not
לֹ֧א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

go across
יַֽעַבְר֛וּ (ya·‘aḇ·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

with you
אִתְּכֶ֑ם (’it·tə·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

armed,
חֲלוּצִ֖ים (ḥă·lū·ṣîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen

their possession must be
וְנֹֽאחֲז֥וּ (wə·nō·ḥă·zū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession

among you
בְתֹכְכֶ֖ם‪‬ (ḇə·ṯō·ḵə·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

in the land
בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Canaan.”
כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan


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