Numbers 21:21 asv — And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

American Standard Version

"And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, "

— Numbers 21:21, American Standard Version

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Numbers 21 — Context

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The well, which the princes digged, Which the nobles of the people delved, With the sceptre, and with their staves. And from the wildernessthey journeyedto 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 field of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert.

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And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

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Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn aside into field, or into vineyard; we will not drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king’s highway, until we have passed thy border.

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And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness, and came to Jahaz; and he fought against Israel.

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And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from the Arnon unto the Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon; for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.

Numbers 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:21 say?
Numbers 21:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, ”
Where is Numbers 21:21 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:21 in?
Numbers 21:21 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 21:21?
Numbers 21:21 reads (ASV): “And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, ” 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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