Numbers 13:29 net — The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the C…

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"The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.”"

— Numbers 13:29, NET Bible

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Numbers 13 — Context

26

The Spies’ Reports They came back to Moses and Aaron and to the whole community of the Israelites in the wilderness of Paran at Kadesh. They reported to the whole community and showed the fruit of the land.

27

They told Moses,“We went to the land where you sent us. It is indeed flowing with milk and honey, and this is its fruit.

28

But the inhabitants are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. Moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there.

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The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.”

30

Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses, saying,“Let us go up and occupy it, for we are well able to conquer it.”

31

But the men who had gone up with him said,“We are not able to go up against these people, because they are stronger than we are!”

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Then they presented the Israelites with a discouraging report of the land they had investigated, saying,“The land that we passed through to investigate is a land that devours its inhabitants. All the people we saw there are of great stature.

Numbers 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:29 say?
Numbers 13:29 in the NET Bible reads: “The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.””
Where is Numbers 13:29 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:29 in?
Numbers 13:29 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 13:29?
Numbers 13:29 reads (NET): “The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the banks of the Jordan.”” 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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