31. The men of Gad and Reuben answered, “Sir, we will do as the Lord has commanded.
32. Under his command we will cross into the land of Canaan and go into battle, so that we can retain our property here east of the Jordan.”
33. So Moses assigned to the tribes of Gad and Reuben and to half the tribe of Manasseh all the territory of King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan, including the towns and the country round them.
34. The tribe of Gad rebuilt the fortified towns of Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer,
35. Atroth Shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,
36. Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran.
37. The tribe of Reuben rebuilt Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,
38. Nebo, Baal Meon (this name was changed), and Sibmah. They gave new names to the towns they rebuilt.
39. The clan of Machir son of Manasseh invaded the land of Gilead, occupied it, and drove out the Amorites who were there.