Numbers 21:20 bbe — And from Bamoth to the valley in the open country of Moab, and to the top of Pisgah looking over Jeshimon.

Bible in Basic English

"And from Bamoth to the valley in the open country of Moab, and to the top of Pisgah looking over Jeshimon."

— Numbers 21:20, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 21 — Context

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Then Israel gave voice to this song: Come up, O water-spring, let us make a song to it:

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The fountain made by the chiefs, made deep by the great ones of the people, with the law-givers' rod, and with their sticks. Then from the waste land they went on 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 in the open country of Moab, and to the top of Pisgah looking over Jeshimon.

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And Israel sent men to Sihon, king of the Amorites, saying,

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Let me go through your land: we will not go into field or vine-garden, or take the water of the springs; we will go by the highway till we have gone past the limits of your land.

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And Sihon would not let Israel go through his land; but got all his people together and went out against Israel into the waste land, as far as Jahaz, to make war on Israel.

Numbers 21:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:20 say?
Numbers 21:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And from Bamoth to the valley in the open country of Moab, and to the top of Pisgah looking over Jeshimon.”
Where is Numbers 21:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 20.
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 21:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:20 in?
Numbers 21:20 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 21:20?
Numbers 21:20 reads (BBE): “And from Bamoth to the valley in the open country of Moab, and to the top of Pisgah looking over Jeshimon.” 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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