Numbers 32:5

32:5 So they said, “If we have found favor in your sight, ¹  let this land be given to your servants for our inheritance. Do not have us cross ²  the Jordan River.” ³ 

Numbers 32:19

32:19 For we will not accept any inheritance on the other side of the Jordan River ⁴  and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on this eastern side of the Jordan.”

Numbers 32:32

32:32 We will cross armed in the Lord’s presence into the land of Canaan, and then the possession of our inheritance that we inherit will be ours on this side of the Jordan River.” ⁵ 

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¹ tn Heb “eyes.”

² tn The verb is the Hiphil jussive from עָבַר (’avar, “to cross over”). The idea of “cause to cross” or “make us cross” might be too harsh, but “take across” with the rest of the nation is what they are trying to avoid.

³ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

⁴ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

⁵ tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.