Numbers 26:54 bbe — To those families who are more in number, give a greater heritage; to those who are less in number, a smaller part: to…

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"To those families who are more in number, give a greater heritage; to those who are less in number, a smaller part: to every one let the heritage be given in relation to the number in his family."

— Numbers 26:54, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 26 — Context

51

Those who were numbered of the children of Israel were six hundred and one thousand, seven hundred and thirty.

52

And the Lord said to Moses,

53

Let there be a division of the land among these, for their heritage, in relation to the number of names.

54

To those families who are more in number, give a greater heritage; to those who are less in number, a smaller part: to every one let the heritage be given in relation to the number in his family.

55

But let the distribution of the land be made by the decision of the Lord: by the names of the tribes of their fathers let their heritage be given them.

56

As it is ordered by the decision of the Lord, let distribution be made between those who are more in number and those who are less.

57

These were those of the Levites who were numbered by their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites: of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites: of Merari, the family of the Merarites.

Numbers 26:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 26:54 say?
Numbers 26:54 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To those families who are more in number, give a greater heritage; to those who are less in number, a smaller part: to every one let the heritage be given in relation to the number in his family.”
Where is Numbers 26:54 in the Bible?
Numbers 26:54 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 26, verse 54.
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 26:54.
What translation should I read Numbers 26:54 in?
Numbers 26:54 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 26:54?
Numbers 26:54 reads (BBE): “To those families who are more in number, give a greater heritage; to those who are less in number, a smaller part: to every one let the heritage be given in relation to the number in his family.” 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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