30 But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must accept their possession with you in Canaan."

Other Translations of Numbers 32:30

King James Version

30 But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

English Standard Version

30 However, if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan."

The Message

30 But if they don't cross over with you, they'll have to settle up with you in Canaan."

New King James Version

30 But if they do not cross over armed with you, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan."

New Living Translation

30 But if they refuse to arm themselves and cross over with you, then they must accept land with the rest of you in the land of Canaan."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 32:30

Commentary on Numbers 32:28-42

(Read Numbers 32:28-42)

Concerning the settlement of these tribes, observe, that they built the cities, that is, repaired them. They changed the names of them; probably they were idolatrous, therefore they should be forgotten. A spirit of selfishness, of seeking our own, not the things of Christ, when each one ought to assist others, is as dangerous as it is common. It is impossible to be sincere in the faith, sensible of the goodness of God, constrained by the love of Christ, sanctified by the power of the Holy Ghost, and yet be indifferent to the progress of religion, and the spiritual success of others, through love of ease, or fear of conflict. Let then your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.