And also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. Also Barak, with his tribe of Naphtali, came readily, and with all the speed that his feet could make, into the field. As for those tribes of Reuben and Gad, who were by the lot of their inheritance divided from the rest, there were great exceptions taken at their absence. Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. O ye of the tribes beyond Jordan, how could any of you sit still quiet among your flocks and herds, when these great businesses were in hand? For the absence of Reuben, great exceptions were taken, and diverse censures passed. Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships, &c.? Gilead came not forth, but abode still at home beyond Jordan; and those of Dan were attending their merchandize, &c.