Numbers 17:2 net — “Speak to the Israelites, and receive from them a staff from each tribe, one from every tribal leader, twelve staffs; y…

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"“Speak to the Israelites, and receive from them a staff from each tribe, one from every tribal leader, twelve staffs; you must write each man’s name on his staff."

— Numbers 17:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 17 — Context

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The Budding of Aaron’s Staff The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to the Israelites, and receive from them a staff from each tribe, one from every tribal leader, twelve staffs; you must write each man’s name on his staff.

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You must write Aaron’s name on the staff of Levi; for one staff is for the head of every tribe.

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You must place them in the tent of meeting before the ark of the covenant where I meet with you.

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And the staff of the man whom I choose will blossom; so I will rid myself of the complaints of the Israelites, which they murmur against you.”

Numbers 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 17:2 say?
Numbers 17:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““Speak to the Israelites, and receive from them a staff from each tribe, one from every tribal leader, twelve staffs; you must write each man’s name on his staff.”
Where is Numbers 17:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 17:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 17, 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 17:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 17:2 in?
Numbers 17:2 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 17:2?
Numbers 17:2 reads (NET): ““Speak to the Israelites, and receive from them a staff from each tribe, one from every tribal leader, twelve staffs; you must write each man’s name on his staff.” 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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