Numbers 32:26 nasb — "Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

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""Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;"

— Numbers 32:26, NASB

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Numbers 32 — Context

23

"But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD, and be sure your sin will find you out.

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"Build yourselves cities for your little ones, and sheepfolds for your sheep, and do what you have promised."

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The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, "Your servants will do just as my lord commands.

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"Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead;

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while your servants, everyone who is armed for war, will cross over in the presence of the LORD to battle, just as my lord says."

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So Moses gave command concerning them to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the heads of the fathers' households of the tribes of the sons of Israel.

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Moses said to them, "If the sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben, everyone who is armed for battle, will cross with you over the Jordan in the presence of the LORD, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession;

Numbers 32:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:26 say?
Numbers 32:26 in the NASB reads: “"Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there 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 (NASB): “"Our little ones, our wives, our livestock and all our cattle shall remain there 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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