Numbers 21:16 kjva — And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water."

— Numbers 21:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 21 — Context

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From thence they removed, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that cometh out of the coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

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Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the Lord, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,

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And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.

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And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.

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Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:

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The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:

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And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:

Numbers 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:16 say?
Numbers 21:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.”
Where is Numbers 21:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 16.
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 21:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:16 in?
Numbers 21:16 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 21:16?
Numbers 21:16 reads (KJVA): “And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.” 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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