Numbers 32:26 cpdv — We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead. "

— Numbers 32:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 32 — Context

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But if you do not do what you have said, no one could doubt that you will have sinned against God. And know this: your sin shall overtake you.

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Therefore, build cities for your little ones, and pens and stables for your sheep and cattle; and fulfill what you have promised.”

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And the sons of Gad and of Ruben said to Moses: “We are your servants, we shall do what you, our ruler, orders.

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We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead.

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And we, your servants, all well-equipped, will go forth to battle, just as you, our ruler, has spoken.”

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Therefore, Moses instructed Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the princes of the families throughout the tribes of Israel, and he said to them:

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“If the sons of Gad and the sons of Ruben cross over the Jordan with you, all armed for war before the Lord, and if the land becomes subject to you, give them Gilead as a possession.

Numbers 32:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:26 say?
Numbers 32:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead. ”
Where is Numbers 32:26 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 26.
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 32:26.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:26 in?
Numbers 32:26 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 32:26?
Numbers 32:26 reads (CPDV): “We will leave behind our little ones, and our wives, and the sheep and cattle, in the cities of Gilead. ” 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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