22 and takes possession of the land. After that, you may return, because you will have fulfilled your obligation to the Lord and to your fellow-Israelites. Then the Lord will acknowledge that this land east of the Jordan is yours.
23 But if you do not keep your promise, I warn you that you will be sinning against the Lord. Make no mistake about it; you will be punished for your sin.
24 So build your towns and the enclosures for your sheep, but do what you have promised!”
25 The men of Gad and Reuben said, “Sir, we will do as you command.
26 Our wives and children and our cattle and sheep will remain here in the towns of Gilead.
27 But all of us are ready to go into battle under the Lord's command. We will cross the Jordan and fight, just as you have said.”
28 So Moses gave these commands to Eleazar, Joshua, and the other leaders of Israel: