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 forty thousand ready armed for war passed over before LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
Genesis 33:17
And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built for him a house, and made booths for his cattle. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
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Numbers 32:24
Build for you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep, and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.