Numbers 20:2 net — And there was no water for the community, and so they gathered themselves together against Moses and Aaron.

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"And there was no water for the community, and so they gathered themselves together against Moses and Aaron."

— Numbers 20:2, NET Bible

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Numbers 20 — Context

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The Israelites Complain Again Then the entire community of Israel entered the wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh. Miriam died and was buried there.

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And there was no water for the community, and so they gathered themselves together against Moses and Aaron.

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The people contended with Moses, saying,“If only we had died when our brothers died before the LORD!

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Why have you brought up the LORD’s community into this wilderness? So that we and our cattle should die here?

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Why have you brought us up from Egypt only to bring us to this dreadful place? It is no place for grain, or figs, or vines, or pomegranates; nor is there any water to drink!”

Numbers 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:2 say?
Numbers 20:2 in the NET Bible reads: “And there was no water for the community, and so they gathered themselves together against Moses and 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 (NET): “And there was no water for the community, and so they gathered themselves together against Moses and 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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