Numbers 21:31 kjv — Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.

King James Version

"Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites."

— Numbers 21:31, King James Version

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Numbers 21 — Context

28

For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.

29

Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites.

30

We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba.

31

Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.

32

And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.

33

And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.

34

And the Lord said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.

Numbers 21:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:31 say?
Numbers 21:31 in the King James Version reads: “Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.”
Where is Numbers 21:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 31.
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 21:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:31 in?
Numbers 21:31 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 21:31?
Numbers 21:31 reads (KJV): “Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.” 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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