And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do as my lord commands.
- BSB The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.
- NKJV And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying: “Your servants will do as my lord commands.
- NASB Then the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, “Your servants will do just as my lord commands.
- NLT Then the men of Gad and Reuben replied, “We, your servants, will follow your instructions exactly.
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Quick answer
Gad and Reuben affirm they will do as Moses commands, accepting the conditions. They submit willingly to the terms.
Overview
The two tribes respond with ready obedience, calling themselves Moses' servants and agreeing to the arrangement. Their submission resolves the dispute and seals the covenant of mutual obligation. Such humble compliance with godly authority models the cooperative spirit that allows God's people to pursue His purposes together rather than at cross-purposes.
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- Josh 1:13–14Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.
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