Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), Matthew Henry (1708-1710; completed 1721). English Presbyterian (Reformed Nonconformist); devotional and practical.
In this chapter we have, I. The humble request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad for an inheritance on that side Jordan where Israel now lay encamped (Num 32:1-5). II. Moses's misinterpretation of their request (Num 32:6-15). III. Their explication of it, and stating it aright (Num 32:16-19). IV. The grant of their petition under the provisos and limitations which they themselves proposed (Num 32:20, etc.).
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Numbers 31
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), Matthew Henry (1708-1710; completed 1721). English Presbyterian (Reformed Nonconformist); devotional and practical.
Introduction to chapter 31
In this chapter we have, I. The humble request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad for an inheritance on that side Jordan where Israel now lay encamped (Num 32:1-5). II. Moses's misinterpretation of their request (Num 32:6-15). III. Their explication of it, and stating it aright (Num 32:16-19). IV. The grant of their petition under the provisos and limitations which they themselves proposed (Num 32:20, etc.).
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