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Numbers 32:6 Cross-References

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And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?

Numbers 32:6 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 32:6

People Mentioned

M
Mosesled Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3)
G
Gadseventh-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:11, GEN 35:26), son of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid
R
Reubenfirstborn son of Jacob (GEN 29:32), son of Leah

Commentary on Numbers 32:6

Moses rebukes Reuben and Gad: 'Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?' This rhetorical question challenges them about solidarity with the covenant community. The Hebrew 'yashab' (sit/dwell) suggests comfortable settlement while brothers face danger. Moses saw this as potential repetition of the spies' discouragement (v.7-15). The rebuke teaches corporate responsibility - belonging to God's people means sharing burdens, not pursuing personal comfort while others fight. Paul applies this: 'Bear ye one another's burdens' (Gal 6:2). The church is a body; when one part suffers, all s...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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