Numbers 32:28 net — So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the heads of the families of the Is…

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"So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes."

— Numbers 32:28, NET Bible

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Numbers 32 — Context

25

So the Gadites and the Reubenites replied to Moses,“Your servants will do as my lord commands.

26

Our children, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock will be there in the cities of Gilead,

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but your servants will cross over, every man armed for war, to do battle in the LORD’s presence, just as my lord says.”

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So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes.

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Moses said to them:“If the Gadites and the Reubenites cross the Jordan with you, each one equipped for battle in the LORD’s presence, and you conquer the land, then you must allot them the territory of Gilead as their possession.

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But if they do not cross over with you armed, they must receive possessions among you in Canaan.”

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Then the Gadites and the Reubenites answered,“Your servants will do what the LORD has spoken.

Numbers 32:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:28 say?
Numbers 32:28 in the NET Bible reads: “So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes.”
Where is Numbers 32:28 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 28.
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 32:28.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:28 in?
Numbers 32:28 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 32:28?
Numbers 32:28 reads (NET): “So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the heads of the families of the Israelite tribes.” 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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