Numbers 32:4

Even the country which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 32:4

BSB
which the LORD conquered before the congregation of Israel, are suitable for livestock-and your servants have livestock."
AKJV
Even the country which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and your servants have cattle:
CPDV
the land, which the Lord has struck in the sight of the sons of Israel, is a very fertile region for pasturing animals. And we, your servants, have very many cattle.
ERV
the land which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, is a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle.
NHEB
the land which the LORD struck before the congregation of Israel, is a land for livestock; and your servants have livestock."
SMT
The land which Jehovah smote before the assembly of Israel, it is a land of cattle, and to thy servants are cattle.

Commentary for Numbers 32:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 32:4
Summary
Divine provision makes territory suitable for herds
Place
Transjordan
Event
Tribes justify territorial request
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative