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Numbers 32:40-1953 kjv — And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein. And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took…

King James Version

40

And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

41

And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havoth–jair.

42

And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name.

— Numbers 32:40-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein. And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the towns thereof, and called them Havvoth-jair. And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name. ”

  • WEB

    “Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he lived therein. Jair the son of Manasseh went and took its towns, and called them Havvoth Jair. Nobah went and took Kenath, and its villages, and called it Nobah, after his own name.”

  • NET

    “So Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he lived there. Now Jair son of Manasseh went and captured their small towns and named them Havvoth Jair. Then Nobah went and captured Kenath and its villages and called it Nobah after his own name.”

  • DRB

    “And Moses gave the land of Galaad to Machir the son of Manasses, and he dwelt in it. And Jair the son of Manasses went, and took the villages thereof, and he called them Havoth Jair, that is to say, the villages of Jair. Nobe also went, and took Canath with the villages thereof: and he called it by his own name, Nobe. ”

  • BBE

    “And Moses gave Gilead to Machir, the son of Manasseh; and he made it his living-place. And Jair, the son of Manasseh, went and took the towns of Gilead, naming them Havvoth-Jair. And Nobah went and took Kenath and its small towns, naming it Nobah, after himself.”

  • KJVA

    “And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein. And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havoth–jair. And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name. ”

Numbers 32 — Context

37

And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

38

And Nebo, and Baal–meon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

39

And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which was in it.

40

And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.

41

And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havoth–jair.

42

And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name.

Numbers 32:40-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:40-1953 say?
Numbers 32:40-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein. And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havoth–jair. And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name. ”
Where is Numbers 32:40-1953 in the Bible?
Numbers 32:40-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verses 40–1953.
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 32:40-1953.
What translation should I read Numbers 32:40-1953 in?
Numbers 32:40-1953 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 32:40-1953?
Numbers 32:40-1953 reads (KJV): “And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein. And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havoth–jair. And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name. ” 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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