Numbers 27:12 net — Leadership Change Then the LORD said to Moses,“Go up this mountain of the Abarim range, and see the land I have given t…

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"Leadership Change Then the LORD said to Moses,“Go up this mountain of the Abarim range, and see the land I have given to the Israelites."

— Numbers 27:12, NET Bible

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Numbers 27 — Context

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and if he has no daughter, then you are to give his inheritance to his brothers;

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and if he has no brothers, then you are to give his inheritance to his father’s brothers;

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and if his father has no brothers, then you are to give his inheritance to his relative nearest to him from his family, and he will possess it. This will be for the Israelites a legal requirement, as the LORD commanded Moses.’”

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Leadership Change Then the LORD said to Moses,“Go up this mountain of the Abarim range, and see the land I have given to the Israelites.

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When you have seen it, you will be gathered to your ancestors, as Aaron your brother was gathered to his ancestors.

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For in the wilderness of Zin when the community rebelled against me, you rebelled against my command to show me as holy before their eyes over the water– the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.”

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Then Moses spoke to the LORD:

Numbers 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:12 say?
Numbers 27:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Leadership Change Then the LORD said to Moses,“Go up this mountain of the Abarim range, and see the land I have given to the Israelites.”
Where is Numbers 27:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 12.
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 27:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:12 in?
Numbers 27:12 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 27:12?
Numbers 27:12 reads (NET): “Leadership Change Then the LORD said to Moses,“Go up this mountain of the Abarim range, and see the land I have given to the Israelites.” 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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