Chumash Classes: Matot, Part 6

The Tribes of Reuvain and Gad approach Moshe, they contend that they have an abundance of sheep and cattle and that they want to inherit the lands of Og and Shichon, rather than receive their portion in Israel proper. Moshe rebukes them thinking that they wanted to avoid crossing the Jordan so that they would not have to enter the war against the 7 nations. They approach Moshe quietly after his rebuke and assure him that he misunderstood their request. (Ch. 32 verses 1 - 16)