1. Deuteronomy 3:20 (ESV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 3:20 (Summary)

Deuteronomy 3:20 (ESV)

20 until the LORD gives rest to your brothers, as to you, and they also occupy the land that the LORD your God gives them beyond the Jordan. Then each of you may return to his possession which I have given you.’

The Transjordan tribes were commanded to continue to fight and not return to their land until their brothers beyond the Jordan had possession of their allotted land.

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