Deuteronomy 1:22 kjva — And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land,…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come."

— Deuteronomy 1:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us; and we came to Kadesh–barnea.

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And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the Lord our God doth give unto us.

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Behold, the Lord thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

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And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.

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And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, one of a tribe:

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And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out.

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And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it down unto us, and brought us word again, and said, It is a good land which the Lord our God doth give us.

Deuteronomy 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:22 say?
Deuteronomy 1:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:22 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 22.
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 1:22.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:22 in?
Deuteronomy 1:22 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 1:22?
Deuteronomy 1:22 reads (KJVA): “And ye came near unto me every one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.” 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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