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Numbers 17:2

Numbers 17:1 nasb — Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Numbers 17:1, NASB

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Numbers 17 — Context

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to the sons of Israel, and get from them a rod for each father's household: twelve rods, from all their leaders according to their fathers' households. You shall write each name on his rod,

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and write Aaron's name on the rod of Levi; for there is one rod for the head of each of their fathers' households.

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"You shall then deposit them in the tent of meeting in front of the testimony, where I meet with you.

Numbers 17:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 17:1 say?
Numbers 17:1 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,”
Where is Numbers 17:1 in the Bible?
Numbers 17:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 17, verse 1.
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 17:1.
What translation should I read Numbers 17:1 in?
Numbers 17:1 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 17:1?
Numbers 17:1 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,” 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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