Numbers 32:4-6

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁴ the land which the Lord struck down before the community of Israel—is an ideal land for livestock. We, your servants, have livestock.” ⁵ They continued, “If we have found favor in your eyes, let this land be given to your servants as a possession. Do not require us to cross the Jordan.”

⁶ Moses said to the descendants of Gad and Reuben, “Do you expect your brothers to go into battle while you live here?