A Land Divided - Numbers Chapter 32 Poem

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A land of promise, lush and green,
A dream fulfilled, or so it seemed,
The tribes of Israel claimed their share,
With hope and joy, they settled there.
But some were restless, seeking more,
They looked beyond, to lands afar,
The tribes of Reuben and Gad inquired,
Could they stay here, the land desired?
Moses was cautious, he warned with care,
To not neglect their brethren's share,
To fight as one, united still,
And not forsake God's sovereign will.
But Reuben and Gad made their case,
To settle here, in this chosen place,
With flocks and herds, a life of ease,
They sought permission, to live in peace.
So Moses agreed, with God's command,
They could possess this fertile land,
But they must first fight for their kin,
And not abandon their brethren's win.
In Numbers Thirty-Two, a tale is told,
Of tribes divided, yet still bold,
A lesson learned, a lesson taught,
That unity and faith are never bought.