Numbers 13:2 kjv — Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of the…

King James Version

"Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them."

— Numbers 13:2, King James Version

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Numbers 13 — Context

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.

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And Moses by the commandment of the Lord sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel.

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And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.

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Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

Numbers 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:2 say?
Numbers 13:2 in the King James Version reads: “Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.”
Where is Numbers 13:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 2.
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 13:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:2 in?
Numbers 13:2 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 13:2?
Numbers 13:2 reads (KJV): “Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.” 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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