Numbers 13:16 nasb — These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua.

NASB

"These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua."

— Numbers 13:16, NASB

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Numbers 13 — Context

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from the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael;

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from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi;

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from the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi.

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These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua.

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When Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, he said to them, "Go up there into the Negev; then go up into the hill country.

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"See what the land is like, and whether the people who live in it are strong or weak, whether they are few or many.

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"How is the land in which they live, is it good or bad? And how are the cities in which they live, are they like open camps or with fortifications?

Numbers 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:16 say?
Numbers 13:16 in the NASB reads: “These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua.”
Where is Numbers 13:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 16.
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 13:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:16 in?
Numbers 13:16 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 13:16?
Numbers 13:16 reads (NASB): “These are the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land; but Moses called Hoshea the son of Nun, Joshua.” 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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