Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Numbers 32

In this chapter we have, I. The humble request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad for an inheritance on that side Jordan where Israel now lay encamped, Numbers 32:1-32:5. II. Moses’s misinterpretation of their request, Numbers 32:6-32:15. III. Their explication of it, and stating it aright, Numbers 32:16-32:19. IV. The grant of their petition under the provisos and limitations which they themselves proposed, Numbers 32:20-32:42 MHBCC 150.1