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Numbers 22:2

Numbers 22:1 bbe — Then the children of Israel, journeying on, put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan at…

Bible in Basic English

"Then the children of Israel, journeying on, put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan at Jericho."

— Numbers 22:1, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 22 — Context

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Then the children of Israel, journeying on, put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan at Jericho.

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Now Balak, the son of Zippor, saw what Israel had done to the Amorites.

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And in Moab there was great fear of the people, because their numbers were so great: and the feeling of Moab was bitter against the children of Israel.

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Then Moab said to the responsible men of Midian, It is clear that this great people will be the destruction of everything round us, making a meal of us as the ox does of the grass of the field. At that time Balak, the son of Zippor, was king of Moab.

Numbers 22:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 22:1 say?
Numbers 22:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the children of Israel, journeying on, put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan at Jericho.”
Where is Numbers 22:1 in the Bible?
Numbers 22:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 22, verse 1.
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 22:1.
What translation should I read Numbers 22:1 in?
Numbers 22:1 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 22:1?
Numbers 22:1 reads (BBE): “Then the children of Israel, journeying on, put up their tents in the lowlands of Moab, on the other side of Jordan at Jericho.” 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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