Joshua 4:12
“And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh,.... Who were settled on the other…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The children of Reuben, and - Gad - Concerning the numbers of these tribes that stayed behind to take care of the women,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 4:10-19
The inspired historian seems to be so well pleased with his subject here that he is loth to quit it, and is therefore…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
passed over armed before the children of Israel Contrary to the usual order (Num 32:20), as if to secure that they…