Numbers 20:2 bbe — And there was no water for the people: and they came together against Moses and against Aaron.

Bible in Basic English

"And there was no water for the people: and they came together against Moses and against Aaron."

— Numbers 20:2, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 20 — Context

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In the first month all the children of Israel came into the waste land of Zin, and put up their tents in Kadesh; there death came to Miriam, and they put her body to rest in the earth.

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And there was no water for the people: and they came together against Moses and against Aaron.

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And the people were angry with Moses and said, If only death had overtaken us when our brothers came to their death before the Lord!

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Why have you taken the Lord's people into this waste, for death to come to us and to our cattle there?

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Why have you made us come out of Egypt into this evil place? This is no place of seed or figs or vines or other fruits, and there is no water for drinking.

Numbers 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:2 say?
Numbers 20:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there was no water for the people: and they came together against Moses and against Aaron.”
Where is Numbers 20:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, 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 20:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:2 in?
Numbers 20:2 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 20:2?
Numbers 20:2 reads (BBE): “And there was no water for the people: and they came together against Moses and against Aaron.” 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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