Deuteronomy 1:23 cpdv — And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe. "

— Deuteronomy 1:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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I said to you: ‘You have arrived at the mountain of the Amorite, which the Lord our God will give to us.

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Gaze upon the land that the Lord your God gives to you. Ascend and possess it, just as the Lord our God has spoken to your fathers. Do not be afraid, and do not become terrified by anything.’

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And you all approached me and said: ‘Let us send men who may consider the land, and who may report as to the way by which we ought to ascend, and as to which cities we ought to travel.’

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And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe.

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These, when they had set out and had ascended the mountains, arrived as far as the valley of the cluster of grapes. And having considered the land,

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having taken from its fruits in order to show its fertility, they brought these to us, and they said: ‘The land that the Lord our God will give to us is good.’

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Yet you were not willing to go there. Instead, being incredulous to the word of the Lord our God,

Deuteronomy 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:23 say?
Deuteronomy 1:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 23.
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 1:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:23 in?
Deuteronomy 1:23 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 1:23?
Deuteronomy 1:23 reads (CPDV): “And since the word was pleasing to me, I sent from among you twelve men, one from each tribe. ” 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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