Numbers 33:40 nasb — Now the Canaanite, the king of Arad who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the sons of Is…

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"Now the Canaanite, the king of Arad who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the sons of Israel."

— Numbers 33:40, NASB

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Numbers 33 — Context

37

They journeyed from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, at the edge of the land of Edom.

38

Then Aaron the priest went up to Mount Hor at the command of the LORD, and died there in the fortieth year after the sons of Israel had come from the land of Egypt, on the first day in the fifth month.

39

Aaron was one hundred twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor.

40

Now the Canaanite, the king of Arad who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the sons of Israel.

41

Then they journeyed from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.

42

They journeyed from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.

43

They journeyed from Punon and camped at Oboth.

Numbers 33:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 33:40 say?
Numbers 33:40 in the NASB reads: “Now the Canaanite, the king of Arad who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the sons of Israel.”
Where is Numbers 33:40 in the Bible?
Numbers 33:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 33, 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 33:40.
What translation should I read Numbers 33:40 in?
Numbers 33:40 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 33:40?
Numbers 33:40 reads (NASB): “Now the Canaanite, the king of Arad who lived in the Negev in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the sons of Israel.” 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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