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 to the plains of Jericho in the Lord’s presence.
Genesis 33:17
but Jacob went on to Succoth. He built a house for himself and stalls for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth.

General references

Numbers 32:24
Build cities for your dependents and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.”

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