Deuteronomy 1:12 kjv — How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

King James Version

"How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?"

— Deuteronomy 1:12, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

9

And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:

10

The Lord your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.

11

(The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

12

How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

13

Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

14

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

15

So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.

Deuteronomy 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:12 say?
Deuteronomy 1:12 in the King James Version reads: “How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:12 in?
Deuteronomy 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:12?
Deuteronomy 1:12 reads (KJV): “How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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