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Numbers 20:24 kjv — Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of I…

King James Version

"Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah."

— Numbers 20:24, King James Version

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Numbers 20 — Context

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Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.

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And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

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Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.

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Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:

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And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered unto his people, and shall die there.

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And Moses did as the Lord commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Numbers 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:24 say?
Numbers 20:24 in the King James Version reads: “Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.”
Where is Numbers 20:24 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 24.
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 20:24.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:24 in?
Numbers 20:24 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 20:24?
Numbers 20:24 reads (KJV): “Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.” 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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