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Numbers 1:38 bbe — The generations of the sons of Dan were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty year…

Bible in Basic English

"The generations of the sons of Dan were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years and over who was able to go to war;"

— Numbers 1:38, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 1 — Context

35

Thirty-two thousand, two hundred of the tribe of Manasseh were numbered.

36

The generations of the sons of Benjamin were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over who was able to go to war;

37

Thirty-five thousand, four hundred of the tribe of Benjamin were numbered.

38

The generations of the sons of Dan were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years and over who was able to go to war;

39

Sixty-two thousand, seven hundred of the tribe of Dan were numbered.

40

The generations of the sons of Asher were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years old and over who was able to go to war;

41

Forty-one thousand, five hundred of the tribe of Asher were numbered.

Numbers 1:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 1:38 say?
Numbers 1:38 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The generations of the sons of Dan were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years and over who was able to go to war;”
Where is Numbers 1:38 in the Bible?
Numbers 1:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 1, verse 38.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 1:38.
What translation should I read Numbers 1:38 in?
Numbers 1:38 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 Numbers 1:38?
Numbers 1:38 reads (BBE): “The generations of the sons of Dan were numbered by their families and their fathers' houses, every male of twenty years and over who was able to go to war;” 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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