Numbers 13:15 bbe — Of the tribe of Gad, Gevel, the son of Machi.

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"Of the tribe of Gad, Gevel, the son of Machi."

— Numbers 13:15, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 13 — Context

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Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel, the son of Gemalli.

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Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur, the son of Michael

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Of the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi, the son of Vophsi.

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Of the tribe of Gad, Gevel, the son of Machi.

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These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to get knowledge about the land. And Moses gave to Hoshea, the son of Nun, the name of Joshua.

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So Moses sent them to have a look at the land of Canaan, and said to them, Go up into the South and into the hill-country;

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And see what the land is like; and if the people living in it are strong or feeble, small or great in number;

Numbers 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:15 say?
Numbers 13:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Of the tribe of Gad, Gevel, the son of Machi.”
Where is Numbers 13:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 15.
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 13:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:15 in?
Numbers 13:15 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 13:15?
Numbers 13:15 reads (BBE): “Of the tribe of Gad, Gevel, the son of Machi.” 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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