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    1. RASHI METHOD: REFERENCES
    BRIEF EXPLANATION: Commentary on a verse is provided thru a cross-reference to another verse. The cross references can either provide
    • (1a) further details,
    • (1b) confirm citations, or
    • (1c) clarify word meaning.
    This examples applies to Rashis Dt03-18a
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w33n2.htm
    Brief Summary: The deal with Reubenites and Gadites (Dt03-18a) cross REFERENCES Nu32-25:27.

Using the verses below, which discuss the deal Moses made with Reuvenites and Gadites Rashi clarifies that the deal consisted of the Reuvenites and Gadites fighting with the Jews for the conquest of Israel in return for which they received the transJordan.

Target Verse Text Cross Reference Text Rashi Comment
Dt03-18a:20 And I commanded you at that time, saying: 'The HaShem your G-d hath given you this land to possess it; ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all the men of valour. But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle ....shall abide in your cities which I have given you; until .... they also possess the land .... Nu32-25:27 And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke unto Moses, saying: 'Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth. Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead; but thy servants will pass over,....armed for war, .... Rashi illumines the underlined words The deal/command with the Reuvenites-Gadites was that (a) they fight with the Jews for the conquest of Israel in return for which (b) they inherit the TransJordan. 


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