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 The tribes of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh now finish their answer.
 
-# If this should be said ... a witness between us and you."
+# This is a copy of the altar of Yahweh, which our ancestors made ... as a witness between us and you
 
-The three tribes are describing their potential answer to an accusation that might or might not be made at a future time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
+The is what the descendants of the three tribes would say to the other tribes. 
 
+# as a witness between us and you
+
+"as a reminder for us and you." The three tribes wanted people to see the copy of the altar and remember that the three tribes belong to Israel and worship God at the real altar in the tabernacle.
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