Numbers 32:16
But the people of Reuben and Gad approached Moses and said, “We will build sheepfolds here for our flocks and [walled] cities for our children,
Genesis 33:17
But Jacob journeyed [north] to Succoth, and built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock; so the name of the place is Succoth (huts, shelters).
Numbers 34:22
from the tribe of the sons of Dan a leader, Bukki the son of Jogli;
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And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:
This proposal was very equitable, and it was honestly made and faithfully executed; though it did not imply that all men capable of bearing arms should go, and so leave their families and possessions defenceless, but only a sufficient detachment of them
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This proposal was very equitable, and it was honestly made and faithfully executed; though it did not imply that all men capable of bearing arms should go, and so leave their families and possessions defenceless, but only a sufficient detachment of them
Joshua 4:13
about 40,000 [men] armed and equipped for war crossed for battle before the Lord to the desert plains of Jericho.
Genesis 33:17
But Jacob journeyed [north] to Succoth, and built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock; so the name of the place is Succoth (huts, shelters).
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Numbers 32:24
Build yourselves cities for your children, and folds for your sheep, and do that of which you have spoken.”