In this chapter we have, I. The humble request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad for an inheritance on that side Jordan where Israel now lay encamped, Numbers 32:1-32:5. II. Moses’s misinterpretation of their request, Numbers 32:6-32:15. III. Their explication of it, and stating it aright, Numbers 32:16-32:19. IV. The grant of their petition under the provisos and limitations which they themselves proposed, Numbers 32:20-32:42 MHBCC 150.1