1. Juges 5:16–17 (NEG79)
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Why was it so disturbing that Reuben and Gilead did not join the alliance?

Juges 5:16–17 (NEG79)

16 Pourquoi es-tu resté au milieu des établesA écouter le bêlement des troupeaux?Aux ruisseaux de Ruben,Grandes furent les délibérations du cœur!

In the days of the initial conquest under Joshua, these tribes had supported the other tribes west of the Jordan in their invasion of the land (see Joshua 1:12–15; Joshua 4:12; Joshua 22:1–9). But here they abandon their brothers.