Numbers 21:20 cpdv — from Bamoth, a valley in the region of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks out opposite the desert.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Numbers 21:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 21 — Context

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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:

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“I beg you to permit me to cross through your land. We will not turn aside into the fields or the vineyards. We will not drink waters from the wells. We will travel by the royal way, until we have passed your borders.”

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And he was not willing to allow Israel to cross through his borders. But instead, gathering an army, he went out to meet them in the desert, and he arrived at Jahaz and fought against them.

Numbers 21:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:20 say?
Numbers 21:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “from Bamoth, a valley in the region of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks out opposite the desert. ”
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 (CPDV): “from Bamoth, a valley in the region of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks out opposite the desert. ” 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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