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20 Moses answered: »If you really mean what you say, then here in the presence of Jehovah get ready to go into battle.
21 »All your fighting men are to cross the Jordan and under Jehovah’s command they are to attack our enemies until Jehovah defeats them
22 and takes possession of the land. You may return after that, because you will have fulfilled your obligation to Jehovah and to the other Israelites. Then Jehovah will acknowledge that this land east of the Jordan is yours.
23 »If you do not keep your promise, I warn you that you will be sinning against Jehovah. Do not doubt this, you will be punished for your sin.
24 »So build your towns and the enclosures for your sheep, but do what you have promised!«
25 The men from Reuben and Gad answered Moses: »Sir, we will do just what you have said.
26 »Our wives, children, sheep and cattle will stay here in the towns in Gilead.
27 »However those of us prepared for battle will cross the Jordan and fight for Jehovah.«
28 Moses said to Eleazar, Joshua, and the family leaders:
29 »Make sure the tribes of Gad and Reuben prepare for battle and cross the Jordan River with you. If they do, then after the land is in your control, give them the region of Gilead as their tribal land.