what I remember:
The tribes of Gad, Reuben and Manasseh decide that they'd like to stay where they are now (west of the Jordan?) instead of cross over with the rest of Israel. The land here is good for their livestock. Moses gets really angry at their request, thinking that they're being traitors - like the 10 bad spies. But they're not, and agree to go to battle with their brothers until they all have a home.
key verse:
And Moses said to them, "If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of the LORD, and the land will be subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession.
about God:
God was flexible with Israel. He allowed the three tribes to stay in Gilead while the others went on, provided it didn't mean shirking. He wished them to all stand and fight together.
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