Deuteronomy 2:13 nasb — 'Now arise and cross over the brook Zered yourselves.' So we crossed over the brook Zered.

NASB

"'Now arise and cross over the brook Zered yourselves.' So we crossed over the brook Zered."

— Deuteronomy 2:13, NASB

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Deuteronomy 2 — Context

10

(The Emim lived there formerly, a people as great, numerous, and tall as the Anakim.

11

Like the Anakim, they are also regarded as Rephaim, but the Moabites call them Emim.

12

The Horites formerly lived in Seir, but the sons of Esau dispossessed them and destroyed them from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did to the land of their possession which the LORD gave to them.)

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'Now arise and cross over the brook Zered yourselves.' So we crossed over the brook Zered.

14

"Now the time that it took for us to come from Kadesh-barnea until we crossed over the brook Zered was thirty-eight years, until all the generation of the men of war perished from within the camp, as the LORD had sworn to them.

15

"Moreover the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from within the camp until they all perished.

16

"So it came about when all the men of war had finally perished from among the people,

Deuteronomy 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 2:13 say?
Deuteronomy 2:13 in the NASB reads: “'Now arise and cross over the brook Zered yourselves.' So we crossed over the brook Zered.”
Where is Deuteronomy 2:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 2:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 2:13 in?
Deuteronomy 2:13 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 2:13?
Deuteronomy 2:13 reads (NASB): “'Now arise and cross over the brook Zered yourselves.' So we crossed over the brook Zered.” 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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