Had Israel learned their lessons of contentment? Two tribes approached Moses with the request to inhabit the east side of the Jordan. The land there was favorable; and well suited to their needs and proclivities. Moses was aghast: this was the same attitude that had lead to the nation's wandering through the wilderness for 40 years. Would these two tribes cause the nation further delay? The tribes promised to await full inhabitation until the land promised to the nation was fully conquered.
During this period of time, Aaron dies at the age of 123.
Moses begins to lay out for the nation the protocols for land division once the land is conquered. Specific boundaries are given; and specific names of those responsible for the execution of this plan are assigned. The land is in sight! How much longer?
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