Numbers 32:40 nasb — So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

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"So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it."

— Numbers 32:40, NASB

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“And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.”
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WEB
“Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he lived therein.”
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NET
“So Moses gave Gilead to Machir, son of Manasseh, and he lived there.”
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DRB
“And Moses gave the land of Galaad to Machir the son of Manasses, and he dwelt in it.”
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KJVA
“And Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt therein.”
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Numbers 32 — Context

The sons of Reuben built Heshbon and Elealeh and Kiriathaim,

and Nebo and Baal-meon--their names being changed--and Sibmah, and they gave other names to the cities which they built.

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

So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

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.

Numbers 32:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 32:40 say?

Numbers 32:40 in the NASB reads: “So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.”

Where is Numbers 32:40 in the Bible?

Numbers 32:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 32, verse 40.

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.

What translation should I read Numbers 32:40 in?

Numbers 32:40 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?

Numbers 32:40 reads (NASB): “So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.” 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.

Numbers 32:40 nasb — So Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh, and he lived in it.

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