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 armed for war went over before the Lord to the fight, to the lowlands of Jericho.
Genesis 33:17
And Jacob went on to Succoth, where he made a house for himself and put up tents for his cattle: for this reason the place was named Succoth.
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Numbers 32:24
So get to work building your towns for your little ones, and safe places for your sheep; and do as you have said.