Deuteronomy 2:35 bbe — Only the cattle we took for ourselves, with the goods from the towns we had taken.

Bible in Basic English

"Only the cattle we took for ourselves, with the goods from the towns we had taken."

— Deuteronomy 2:35, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 2 — Context

32

Then Sihon came out against us with all his people, to make an attack on us at Jahaz.

33

And the Lord our God gave him into our hands; and we overcame him and his sons and all his people.

34

At that time we took all his towns, and gave them over to complete destruction, together with men, women, and children; we had no mercy on any:

35

Only the cattle we took for ourselves, with the goods from the towns we had taken.

36

From Aroer on the edge of the valley of the Arnon and from the town in the valley as far as Gilead, no town was strong enough to keep us out; the Lord our God gave them all into our hands:

37

But you did not go near the land of the children of Ammon, that is, all the side of the river Jabbok or the towns of the hill-country, wherever the Lord our God had said we were not to go.

Deuteronomy 2:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 2:35 say?
Deuteronomy 2:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Only the cattle we took for ourselves, with the goods from the towns we had taken.”
Where is Deuteronomy 2:35 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 2:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 35.
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 2:35.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 2:35 in?
Deuteronomy 2:35 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 2:35?
Deuteronomy 2:35 reads (BBE): “Only the cattle we took for ourselves, with the goods from the towns we had taken.” 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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