Day 145 - The Tribes of Reuben and Gad Settle East of the Jordan | Daily Bible Reading

Welcome to Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. On day 145, we explore the story of the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who owned vast numbers of livestock and sought to settle in the lands ideally suited for their flocks. They approached Moses, Eliezer the priest, and the other leaders to request the lands of Jazer and Gilead as their property, rather than crossing the Jordan River. Moses initially admonished them, recalling the disobedience of their ancestors, but the tribes promised to arm themselves and lead their fellow Israelites into battle until the promised land was conquered. Moses agreed to their request under these conditions. The script also chronicles the stages of the Israelites' journey from Egypt, highlighting the key locations where they camped and significant events, such as the death of Aaron on Mount Hor. Join us as we delve into this significant chapter of the Israelites' history and their journey to the promised land.

00:00 Introduction to Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience
00:04 The Request of the Tribes of Reuben and Gad
00:48 Moses' Response and Conditions
02:07 Agreement and Allocation of Land
06:01 The Journey of the Israelites from Egypt
06:45 The Stages of the Israelites' March
09:22 The Death of Aaron and Further Travels
10:40 Conclusion of Today's Reading

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2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
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4. How might this change the way we live?

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