Numbers 21:12 bbe — And moving on from there, they put up their tents in the valley of Zered.

Bible in Basic English

"And moving on from there, they put up their tents in the valley of Zered."

— Numbers 21:12, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 21 — Context

9

So Moses made a snake of brass and put it on a rod; and anyone who had a snakebite, after looking on the snake of brass, was made well.

10

Then the children of Israel went on and put up their tents in Oboth.

11

And journeying on again from Oboth, they put up their tents in Iye-abarim, in the waste land before Moab looking east.

12

And moving on from there, they put up their tents in the valley of Zered.

13

From there they went on and put up their tents on the other side of the Arnon, which is on the waste land at the edge of the land of the Amorites; for the Arnon is the line of division between Moab and the Amorites:

14

As it says in the book of the Wars of the Lord, Vaheb in Suphah, and the valley of the Amon;

15

The slope of the valleys going down to the tents of Ar and touching the edge of Moab.

Numbers 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:12 say?
Numbers 21:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And moving on from there, they put up their tents in the valley of Zered.”
Where is Numbers 21:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 12.
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 21:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:12 in?
Numbers 21:12 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 21:12?
Numbers 21:12 reads (BBE): “And moving on from there, they put up their tents in the valley of Zered.” 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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