Numbers 21:33 web — 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, t…

World English Bible

"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 battle at Edrei."

— Numbers 21:33, World English Bible

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Numbers 21 — Context

30

We have shot at them. Heshbon has perished even to Dibon. We have laid waste even to Nophah, Which reaches to Medeba."

31

Thus Israel lived in the land of the Amorites.

32

Moses sent to spy out Jazer; and they took its towns, and drove out the Amorites who were there.

33

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 battle at Edrei.

34

Yahweh said to Moses, "Don't fear him: for I have delivered him into your hand, and all his people, and his land; and you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon."

35

So they struck him, and his sons and all his people, until there was none left him remaining: and they possessed his land.

Numbers 21:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 21:33 say?
Numbers 21:33 in the World English Bible reads: “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 battle at Edrei.”
Where is Numbers 21:33 in the Bible?
Numbers 21:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 21, verse 33.
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 21:33.
What translation should I read Numbers 21:33 in?
Numbers 21:33 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 21:33?
Numbers 21:33 reads (WEB): “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 battle at Edrei.” 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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