Numbers 13:3 nasb — So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran at the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the sons…

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"So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran at the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the sons of Israel."

— Numbers 13:3, NASB

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Numbers 13 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses saying,

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"Send out for yourself men so that they may spy out the land of Canaan, which I am going to give to the sons of Israel; you shall send a man from each of their fathers' tribes, every one a leader among them."

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So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran at the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the sons of Israel.

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These then were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur;

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from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori;

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from the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh;

Numbers 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 13:3 say?
Numbers 13:3 in the NASB reads: “So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran at the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the sons of Israel.”
Where is Numbers 13:3 in the Bible?
Numbers 13:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read Numbers 13:3 in?
Numbers 13:3 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 13:3?
Numbers 13:3 reads (NASB): “So Moses sent them from the wilderness of Paran at the command of the LORD, all of them men who were heads of the sons of Israel.” 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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