Numbers 26:2 cpdv — “Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are ab…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are able to go forth to war.” "

— Numbers 26:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 26 — Context

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After the blood of the guilty was shed, the Lord said to Moses, and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest:

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“Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are able to go forth to war.”

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And so, Moses and Eleazar the priest, who were in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho, spoke to those who were

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from twenty years and above, just as the Lord had commanded. And this is their number:

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Ruben, the firstborn of Israel; his son, Hanoch, from whom is the family of the Hanochites; and Pallu, from whom is the family of the Palluites;

Numbers 26:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:2 say?
Numbers 26:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are able to go forth to war.” ”
Where is Numbers 26:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 26:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 2.
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 26:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 26:2 in?
Numbers 26:2 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 26:2?
Numbers 26:2 reads (CPDV): ““Number the entire sum of the sons of Israel, from twenty years and above, by their houses and kinships, all who are able to go forth to war.” ” 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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