Numbers 32:38 net — Nebo, Baal Meon(with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built.

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"Nebo, Baal Meon(with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built."

— Numbers 32:38, NET Bible

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Numbers 32 — Context

35

Atroth Shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah,

36

Beth Nimrah, and Beth Haran as fortified cities, and constructed pens for their flocks.

37

The Reubenites rebuilt Heshbon, Elealeh, Kiriathaim,

38

Nebo, Baal Meon(with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built.

39

The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, took it, and dispossessed the Amorites who were in it.

40

So Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he lived there.

41

Now Jair son of Manasseh went and captured their small towns and named them Havvoth Jair.

Numbers 32:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:38 say?
Numbers 32:38 in the NET Bible reads: “Nebo, Baal Meon(with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built.”
Where is Numbers 32:38 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 38.
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 32:38.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:38 in?
Numbers 32:38 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 32:38?
Numbers 32:38 reads (NET): “Nebo, Baal Meon(with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built.” 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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