Numbers 32:5

Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 32:5

BSB
"If we have found favor in your sight," they said, "let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not make us cross the Jordan."
AKJV
Why, said they, if we have found grace in your sight, let this land be given to your servants for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan.
CPDV
And so we beseech you, if we have found favor before you, that you give it to us, your subjects, as a possession, and that you not cause us cross the Jordan."
ERV
And they said, If we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession; bring us not over Jordan.
NHEB
They said, "If we have found favor in your sight, let this land be given to your servants for a possession; do not bring us over the Jordan."
SMT
And they will say, If we found grace in thine eyes, will this land be given to thy servants for a possession; ye will not cause us to pass over Jordan.

Commentary for Numbers 32:5

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Overview of Numbers 32:5
Summary
Tribes request permanent settlement without crossing
Place
Transjordan
Event
Tribes ask for exemption
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative