After reading chapter 32:
*While the Israelites were still on the east side of the Jordan River, the Reubenites and Gadites went to Moses and asked to be able to settle on that side, in the lands of Jazer and Gilead, instead of in canaan. They liked that land because it had enough space and food for their large herds of animals.
*After an initial protest, some insults and veiled threats, and some bargaining, Moses agreed , on condition that their fighting men still help the rest of the Israelites conquer the Canaanites. Plus, if they didn't help, they would be sorry. The Ruebenites and Gadites consented. Moses gave them the land, as though it was his to give. They built many "cities" which are named in the text.
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