Numbers 26:53 net — “To these the land must be divided as an inheritance according to the number of the names.

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"“To these the land must be divided as an inheritance according to the number of the names."

— Numbers 26:53, NET Bible

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Numbers 26 — Context

50

These were the families of Naphtali according to their families; and those numbered of them were 45,400.

51

Total Number and Division of the Land These were those numbered of the Israelites, 601,730.

52

Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

53

“To these the land must be divided as an inheritance according to the number of the names.

54

To a larger group you will give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group you will give a smaller inheritance. To each one its inheritance must be given according to the number of people in it.

55

The land must be divided by lot; and they will inherit in accordance with the names of their ancestral tribes.

56

Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups.”

Numbers 26:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:53 say?
Numbers 26:53 in the NET Bible reads: ““To these the land must be divided as an inheritance according to the number of the names.”
Where is Numbers 26:53 in the Bible?
Numbers 26:53 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 53.
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 26:53.
What translation should I read Numbers 26:53 in?
Numbers 26:53 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 26:53?
Numbers 26:53 reads (NET): ““To these the land must be divided as an inheritance according to the number of the names.” 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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