Bible Verses

The sons of Machir, son of Manasseh, went to Gilead. They conquered it and drove out the Amorites who were there.

Nebo, Baal-Meon (their names were changed), and Sibmah. They gave names to the towns they had built.

The sons of Reuben built Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,

Beth-umrah, Beth-Haran, fortified towns, and fenced places for the sheep.

Atroth-shophar, Jazer, Jogbehah,

The sons of Gad built Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,

Moses gave to the tribes of Gad and Reuben and half the tribe of Manasseh, the territory of Sihon, king of the Amorites, as well as that of Og, king of Bashan, and all the land and towns surrounding them.

We will cross into the land of Canaan and go into battle under the Lord’s command, but our inheritance shall be beyond the Jordan.”

The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben replied: “What the Lord has said to us, we will do.

But if they do not cross over and go into battle with you, then they must have their possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”