12. Joshua addressed the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh:
13. “Remember what Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you when he said, ‘The Lord, your God, is about to give you rest; he will give you this land.’
14. Your wives, your children, and your livestock may remain in the land Moses gave you here beyond the Jordan. But all the warriors among you must cross over armed, ahead of your kindred, and you must help them
15. until the Lord has settled your kindred, and they like you possess the land the Lord, your God, is giving them. Afterward you may return and possess your own land, which Moses, the servant of the Lord, has given you east of the Jordan.”
16. They answered Joshua, “We will do all you have commanded us, and we will go wherever you send us.
17. As completely as we obeyed Moses, we will obey you. Only, may the Lord, your God, be with you as God was with Moses.
18. Anyone who rebels against your orders and does not obey all your commands shall be put to death. Only be strong and steadfast.”