Key Figures — Numbers 32

4 figures

1. Moses

   Leader and mediator of Israel.

   Moses addresses the request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad to settle in the land of Gilead, ensuring they commit to helping the rest of Israel conquer Canaan.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 3 (Moses called to lead Israel)
   • Deuteronomy Chapter 34 (Moses' leadership and death)

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   • #Leader
   • #Mediator

2. Tribe of Reuben

   One of the tribes of Israel seeking to settle east of the Jordan.

   The tribe of Reuben requests to settle in the land of Gilead due to its suitability for their livestock, agreeing to assist in the conquest of Canaan.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 49 (Jacob's blessing to Reuben)
   • Joshua Chapter 22 (Reuben's return to their land)

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   • #Tribe
   • #Settlement

3. Tribe of Gad

   One of the tribes of Israel seeking to settle east of the Jordan.

   The tribe of Gad, alongside Reuben, requests to settle in the land of Gilead, promising to aid in the conquest of Canaan.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 49 (Jacob's blessing to Gad)
   • Joshua Chapter 22 (Gad's return to their land)

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   • #Tribe
   • #Settlement

4. Half-Tribe of Manasseh

   Part of the tribe of Manasseh that also settles east of the Jordan.

   The half-tribe of Manasseh is granted land alongside Reuben and Gad, participating in the settlement east of the Jordan.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 48 (Jacob's blessing to Manasseh)
   • Joshua Chapter 22 (Manasseh's return to their land)

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   • #HalfTribe
   • #Settlement

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