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Numbers 32:22

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Numbers 32:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and the land is subdued before Jehovah; then afterward ye shall return, and be guiltless towards Jehovah, and towards Israel; and this land shall be unto you for a possession before Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and the land is subdued before Jehovah; then afterward ye shall return, and be guiltless towards Jehovah, and towards Israel; and this land shall be unto you for a possession before Jehovah.
Numbers 32:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Numbers 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19For we will not inherit with them on the other side of the Jordan, and forward; because our inheritance is fallen to us on this side of the Jordan eastward.
20And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will arm yourselves to go before Jehovah to the war,
21and every armed man of you will pass over the Jordan before Jehovah, until he hath driven out his enemies from before him,
22and the land is subdued before Jehovah; then afterward ye shall return, and be guiltless towards Jehovah, and towards Israel; and this land shall be unto you for a possession before Jehovah.
23But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against Jehovah; and be sure your sin will find you out.
24Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.
25And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the land be subdued before the Lord, etc.] For the inhabitants fleeing before his people, and being conquered by them, might be said to be subdued before the Lord, this being done in his presence, by his power, and for his people: then afterward ye shall return: to this side of Jordan, the land of Jazer and Gilead, to their cities, and families there; and be guiltless before the Lord, and before Israel: having fulfilled all that they promised: and this land shall be your possession before the Lord; be established and settled in it as their inheritance, the Lord seeing and approving of it, and protecting them in the enjoyment of it.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Before the Lord - By his presence and gracious and powerful assistance. Numbers 32:23”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“land: Deu 3:20; Jos 10:30, Jos 10:42, Jos 11:23, Jos 18:1; Psa 44:1-4, Psa 78:55 ye shall: Jos 22:4, Jos 22:9 be guiltless: Jos 2:19; Sa2 3:28 this land: Deu 3:12-18; Jos 1:15, Jos 13:8, Jos 13:29-32, Jos 22:9 Numbers 32:23”
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