Deuteronomy 1:23 nasb — "The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for each tribe.

NASB

""The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for each tribe."

— Deuteronomy 1:23, NASB

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

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"I said to you, 'You have come to the hill country of the Amorites which the LORD our God is about to give us.

21

'See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you; go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'

22

"Then all of you approached me and said, 'Let us send men before us, that they may search out the land for us, and bring back to us word of the way by which we should go up and the cities which we shall enter.'

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"The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for each tribe.

24

"They turned and went up into the hill country, and came to the valley of Eshcol and spied it out.

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"Then they took some of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us; and they brought us back a report and said, 'It is a good land which the LORD our God is about to give us.'

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"Yet you were not willing to go up, but rebelled against the command of the LORD your God;

Deuteronomy 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:23 say?
Deuteronomy 1:23 in the NASB reads: “"The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for 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 (NASB): “"The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for 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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