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 soldiers equipped to do battle in the LORD's presence crossed over to the desert plains of Jericho.
Genesis 33:17
but Jacob set out for Succoth, built a house there, and constructed some cattle shelters. He named the place Succoth.

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Numbers 32:24
So after you've built cities for your families and corrals for your cattle, be sure to keep your promises."

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