Numbers 1:38 kjv — Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the num…

King James Version

"Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;"

— Numbers 1:38, King James Version

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Numbers 1 — Context

35

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Manasseh, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.

36

Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

37

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Benjamin, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

38

Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

39

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Dan, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.

40

Of the children of Asher, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

41

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Asher, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 1:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 1:38 say?
Numbers 1:38 in the King James Version reads: “Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth 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 (KJV): “Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth 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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