Numbers 32:18 nasb — "We will not return to our homes until every one of the sons of Israel has possessed his inheritance.

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""We will not return to our homes until every one of the sons of Israel has possessed his inheritance."

— Numbers 32:18, NASB

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Numbers 32 — Context

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"For if you turn away from following Him, He will once more abandon them in the wilderness, and you will destroy all these people."

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Then they came near to him and said, "We will build here sheepfolds for our livestock and cities for our little ones;

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but we ourselves will be armed ready to go before the sons of Israel, until we have brought them to their place, while our little ones live in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

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"We will not return to our homes until every one of the sons of Israel has possessed his inheritance.

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"For we will not have an inheritance with them on the other side of the Jordan and beyond, because our inheritance has fallen to us on this side of the Jordan toward the east."

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So Moses said to them, "If you will do this, if you will arm yourselves before the LORD for the war,

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and all of you armed men cross over the Jordan before the LORD until He has driven His enemies out from before Him,

Numbers 32:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:18 say?
Numbers 32:18 in the NASB reads: “"We will not return to our homes until every one of the sons of Israel has possessed his inheritance.”
Where is Numbers 32:18 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 18.
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 32:18.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:18 in?
Numbers 32:18 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 32:18?
Numbers 32:18 reads (NASB): “"We will not return to our homes until every one of the sons of Israel has possessed his inheritance.” 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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