Numbers 34:15 bbe — The two tribes and the half-tribe have been given their heritage on the other side of Jordan at Jericho, on the east lo…

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"The two tribes and the half-tribe have been given their heritage on the other side of Jordan at Jericho, on the east looking to the dawn."

— Numbers 34:15, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 34 — Context

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And so down to Jordan, stretching to the Salt Sea: all the land inside these limits will be yours.

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And Moses gave orders to the children of Israel saying, This is the land which is to be your heritage, by the decision of the Lord, which by the Lord's order is to be given to the nine tribes and the half-tribe:

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For the tribe of the children of Reuben, by their fathers' families, and the tribe of the children of Gad, by their fathers' families, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, have been given their heritage:

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The two tribes and the half-tribe have been given their heritage on the other side of Jordan at Jericho, on the east looking to the dawn.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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These are the names of the men who are to make the distribution of the land among you: Eleazar the priest and Joshua, the son of Nun.

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And you are to take one chief from every tribe to make the distribution of the land.

Numbers 34:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:15 say?
Numbers 34:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The two tribes and the half-tribe have been given their heritage on the other side of Jordan at Jericho, on the east looking to the dawn.”
Where is Numbers 34:15 in the Bible?
Numbers 34:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, verse 15.
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 34:15.
What translation should I read Numbers 34:15 in?
Numbers 34:15 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 34:15?
Numbers 34:15 reads (BBE): “The two tribes and the half-tribe have been given their heritage on the other side of Jordan at Jericho, on the east looking to the dawn.” 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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