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:
29. “If the men of Gad and Reuben cross the Jordan ready for battle at the Lord's command and if with their help you are able to conquer the land, then give them the land of Gilead as their property.
30. But if they do not cross the Jordan and go into battle with you, they are to receive their share of the property in the land of Canaan, as you do.”
31. The men of Gad and Reuben answered, “Sir, we will do as the Lord has commanded.