Numbers 10:31 cpdv — And he said: “Do not choose to leave us. For you know in which places in the desert we ought to make camp, and so you s…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said: “Do not choose to leave us. For you know in which places in the desert we ought to make camp, and so you shall be our guide. "

— Numbers 10:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 10 — Context

28

These were the camps and departures of the sons of Israel by their companies, when they went forth.

29

And Moses said to Hobab the son of Raguel the Midianite, his kinsman: “We are setting out to the place which the Lord will give to us. Come with us, so that we may do good to you. For the Lord has promised good things to Israel.”

30

And he answered him, “I will not go with you, but I will return to my own land, in which I was born.”

31

And he said: “Do not choose to leave us. For you know in which places in the desert we ought to make camp, and so you shall be our guide.

32

And if you come with us, whatever will be best among the riches which the Lord will deliver to us, we will give to you.”

33

Therefore, they set out from the Mountain of the Lord on a journey of three days. And the ark of the covenant of the Lord preceded them, for three days, in order to provide a place for the camp.

34

Likewise, the cloud of the Lord was over them, throughout the day, while they proceeded.

Numbers 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:31 say?
Numbers 10:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said: “Do not choose to leave us. For you know in which places in the desert we ought to make camp, and so you shall be our guide. ”
Where is Numbers 10:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 31.
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 10:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:31 in?
Numbers 10:31 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 10:31?
Numbers 10:31 reads (CPDV): “And he said: “Do not choose to leave us. For you know in which places in the desert we ought to make camp, and so you shall be our guide. ” 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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