Genesis 11:2 nasb — It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.

NASB

"It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there."

— Genesis 11:2, NASB

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Genesis 11 — Context

1

Now the whole earth used the same language and the same words.

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It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.

3

They said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and burn them thoroughly." And they used brick for stone, and they used tar for mortar.

4

They said, "Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top will reach into heaven, and let us make for ourselves a name, otherwise we will be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth."

5

The LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built.

Genesis 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 11:2 say?
Genesis 11:2 in the NASB reads: “It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.”
Where is Genesis 11:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 11:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 11, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 11:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 11:2 in?
Genesis 11:2 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 Genesis 11:2?
Genesis 11:2 reads (NASB): “It came about as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.” 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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