¹² The men of Reuben,^(A) Gad^(B) and the half-tribe of Manasseh^(C) crossed over, ready for battle, in front of the Israelites,^(D) as Moses had directed them.^(E)

¹³ About forty thousand armed for battle^(A) crossed over^(B) before the Lord to the plains of Jericho for war.