Numbers 32:20 net — Then Moses replied,“If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,

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"Then Moses replied,“If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,"

— Numbers 32:20, NET Bible

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Numbers 32 — Context

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but we will maintain ourselves in armed readiness and go before the Israelites until whenever we have brought them to their place. Our descendants will be living in fortified towns as a protection against the inhabitants of the land.

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We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has his inheritance.

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For we will not accept any inheritance on the other side of the Jordan River and beyond, because our inheritance has come to us on this eastern side of the Jordan.”

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Then Moses replied,“If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,

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and if all your armed men cross the Jordan before the LORD until he drives out his enemies from his presence

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and the land is subdued before the LORD, then afterward you may return and be free of your obligation to the LORD and to Israel. This land will then be your possession in the LORD’s sight.

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“But if you do not do this, then look, you will have sinned against the LORD. And know that your sin will find you out.

Numbers 32:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:20 say?
Numbers 32:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Moses replied,“If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,”
Where is Numbers 32:20 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 20.
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 32:20.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:20 in?
Numbers 32:20 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 32:20?
Numbers 32:20 reads (NET): “Then Moses replied,“If you will do this thing, and if you will arm yourselves for battle before the LORD,” 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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