Deuteronomy 2:16 net — Instructions Concerning Ammon So it was that after all the military men had been eliminated from the community,

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"Instructions Concerning Ammon So it was that after all the military men had been eliminated from the community,"

— Deuteronomy 2:16, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 2 — Context

13

Now, get up and cross the Wadi Zered.” So we did so.

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Now the length of time it took for us to go from Kadesh Barnea to the crossing of Wadi Zered was thirty-eight years, time for all the military men of that generation to die, just as the LORD had vowed to them.

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Indeed, it was the very hand of the LORD that eliminated them from within the camp until they were all gone.

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Instructions Concerning Ammon So it was that after all the military men had been eliminated from the community,

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the LORD said to me,

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“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab, that is, of Ar.

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But when you come close to the Ammonites, do not harass or provoke them because I am not giving you any of the Ammonites’ land as your possession; I have already given it to Lot’s descendants as their possession.”

Deuteronomy 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 2:16 say?
Deuteronomy 2:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Instructions Concerning Ammon So it was that after all the military men had been eliminated from the community,”
Where is Deuteronomy 2:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 2:16 in?
Deuteronomy 2:16 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 2:16?
Deuteronomy 2:16 reads (NET): “Instructions Concerning Ammon So it was that after all the military men had been eliminated from the community,” 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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