Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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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Bible References

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 equipped for war, crossed for battle before the Lord to the desert plains of Jericho.
Genesis 33:17
Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built for himself a house and made booths for his livestock; therefore the place is named Succoth.

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Numbers 32:24
Build yourselves cities for your little ones, and sheepfolds for your sheep, and do what you have promised.”