Numbers 21:18 cpdv — “The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and w…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staffs.” "

— Numbers 21:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 21 — Context

15

The stones of the torrents were bent, so that they might rest in Ar and lie back within the borders of the Moabites.

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Beyond that place appeared a well, about which the Lord said to Moses: “Gather the people together, and I will give them water.”

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Then Israel sang this verse: “Let the well rise up.” They sang:

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“The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staffs.”

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They went from the wilderness to Mattanah, from Mattanah to Nahaliel, from Nahaliel to Bamoth,

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from Bamoth, a valley in the region of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks out opposite the desert.

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Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon, the king of the Amorites, saying:

Numbers 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:18 say?
Numbers 21:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staffs.” ”
Where is Numbers 21:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:18 in?
Numbers 21:18 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 21:18?
Numbers 21:18 reads (CPDV): ““The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staffs.” ” 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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