Numbers 10:14 bbe — First the flag of the children of Judah went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Nahshon, the so…

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"First the flag of the children of Judah went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Nahshon, the son of Amminadab."

— Numbers 10:14, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 10 — Context

Now in the second year, on the twentieth day of the second month, the cloud was taken up from over the Tent of witness.

And the children of Israel went on their journey out of the waste land of Sinai; and the cloud came to rest in the waste land of Paran.

They went forward for the first time on their journey as the Lord had given orders by the hand of Moses.

First the flag of the children of Judah went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.

And at the head of the army of the children of Issachar was Nethanel, the son of Zuar.

And at the head of the army of the children of Zebulun was Eliab, the son of Helon.

Then the House was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who were responsible for moving the House, went forward.

Numbers 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:14 say?

Numbers 10:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “First the flag of the children of Judah went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.”

Where is Numbers 10:14 in the Bible?

Numbers 10:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 14.

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 10:14.

What translation should I read Numbers 10:14 in?

Numbers 10:14 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 10:14?

Numbers 10:14 reads (BBE): “First the flag of the children of Judah went forward with their armies: and at the head of his army was Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.” 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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