Numbers 32:16

And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 32:16

BSB

Then the Gadites and Reubenites approached Moses and said, "We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our little ones.

AKJV

And they came near to him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

CPDV

But approaching closer, they said: "We will manufacture sheep pens and cattle stalls, as well as fortified cities, for our little ones.

ERV

And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

NHEB

They came near to him, and said, "We will build sheepfolds here for our livestock, and cities for our little ones:

SMT

And they will draw near to him, and say, Sheep-folds will we build for our cattle here, and cities for our little ones.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 32:16

AndtheycamenearH5066VerbuntohimandsaidH559VerbWewillbuildH1129Verb sheepfoldsH6629Noun Feminine hereH1448Noun FeminineforourcattleH4735Noun MasculineandcitiesH5892Noun MasculineforourlittleonesH2945Noun Masculine

Commentary for Numbers 32:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 32:16

Summary

Proposal to build settlements for families

Place

East of Jordan

Event

Tribal settlement proposal

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC