19 But we do not claim any of the land on the other side of the Jordan. We would rather live here on the east side and accept this as our grant of land.”
20 Then Moses said, “If you keep your word and arm yourselves for the lord’s battles,
21 and if your troops cross the Jordan and keep fighting until the lord has driven out his enemies,
22 then you may return when the lord has conquered the land. You will have fulfilled your duty to the lord and to the rest of the people of Israel. And the land on the east side of the Jordan will be your property from the lord.
23 But if you fail to keep your word, then you will have sinned against the lord, and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.
24 Go ahead and build towns for your families and pens for your flocks, but do everything you have promised.”
25 Then the men of Gad and Reuben replied, “We, your servants, will follow your instructions exactly.