#150 | Bamidbar ch.32 - An Indecent Proposal?

From The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel by R Alex Israel.

• Published: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:45:00 GMT
• Duration: 00:17:42
• Books: Numbers
• Parsha: Bamidbar
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Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven request to remain in the Transjordan.

Was their request illegitimate?

Did Moses save the day or did he misunderstand their intention?

That is a debate between Rashi and the Abarbanel.

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