Numbers 20:4 kjva — And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?"

— Numbers 20:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 20 — Context

1

Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

2

And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.

3

And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the Lord!

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And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

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And wherefore have ye made us to come up out of Egypt, to bring us in unto this evil place? it is no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink.

6

And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto them.

7

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 20:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:4 say?
Numbers 20:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?”
Where is Numbers 20:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 4.
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 20:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:4 in?
Numbers 20:4 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 20:4?
Numbers 20:4 reads (KJVA): “And why have ye brought up the congregation of the Lord into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?” 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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