Numbers 21:18 net — The well which the princes dug, which the leaders of the people opened with their scepters and their staffs.”And from t…

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"The well which the princes dug, which the leaders of the people opened with their scepters and their staffs.”And from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;"

— Numbers 21:18, NET Bible

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Numbers 21 — Context

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and the slope of the valleys that extends to the dwelling of Ar, and falls off at the border of Moab.”

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And from there they traveled to Beer; that is the well where the LORD spoke to Moses,“Gather the people and I will give them water.”

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Then Israel sang this song:“Spring up, O well, sing to it!

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The well which the princes dug, which the leaders of the people opened with their scepters and their staffs.”And from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;

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and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;

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and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the country of Moab, near the top of Pisgah, which overlooks the wastelands.

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The Victory over Sihon and Og Then Israel sent messengers to King Sihon 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 NET Bible reads: “The well which the princes dug, which the leaders of the people opened with their scepters and their staffs.”And from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;”
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 (NET): “The well which the princes dug, which the leaders of the people opened with their scepters and their staffs.”And from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;” 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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