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Deuteronomy 2:17 nasb — that the LORD spoke to me, saying,

NASB

"that the LORD spoke to me, saying,"

— Deuteronomy 2:17, NASB

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Deuteronomy 2 — Context

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,

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that the LORD spoke to me, saying,

18

'Today you shall cross over Ar, the border of Moab.

19

'When you come opposite the sons of Ammon, do not harass them nor provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the sons of Ammon as a possession, because I have given it to the sons of Lot as a possession.'

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(It is also regarded as the land of the Rephaim, for Rephaim formerly lived in it, but the Ammonites call them Zamzummin,

Deuteronomy 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 2:17 say?
Deuteronomy 2:17 in the NASB reads: “that the LORD spoke to me, saying,”
Where is Deuteronomy 2:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 2:17 in?
Deuteronomy 2:17 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 2:17?
Deuteronomy 2:17 reads (NASB): “that the LORD spoke to me, saying,” 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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