³ But the people were thirsty^(A) for water there, and they grumbled^(B) against Moses. They said, “Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die^(C) of thirst?”

¹⁹ The Israelites replied:

The Transjordan Tribes

32 The Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks,^(A) saw that the lands of Jazer^(B) and Gilead^(C) were suitable for livestock.^(D)

¹⁹ However, your wives,^(A) your children and your livestock^(B) (I know you have much livestock) may stay in the towns I have given you,