Numbers 34:16 nasb — Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

NASB

"Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

— Numbers 34:16, NASB

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Numbers 34 — Context

13

So Moses commanded the sons of Israel, saying, "This is the land that you are to apportion by lot among you as a possession, which the LORD has commanded to give to the nine and a half tribes.

14

"For the tribe of the sons of Reuben have received theirs according to their fathers' households, and the tribe of the sons of Gad according to their fathers' households, and the half-tribe of Manasseh have received their possession.

15

"The two and a half tribes have received their possession across the Jordan opposite Jericho, eastward toward the sunrising."

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Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

17

"These are the names of the men who shall apportion the land to you for inheritance: Eleazar the priest and Joshua the son of Nun.

18

"You shall take one leader of every tribe to apportion the land for inheritance.

19

"These are the names of the men: of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

Numbers 34:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:16 say?
Numbers 34:16 in the NASB reads: “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,”
Where is Numbers 34:16 in the Bible?
Numbers 34:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, verse 16.
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 34:16.
What translation should I read Numbers 34:16 in?
Numbers 34:16 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 34:16?
Numbers 34:16 reads (NASB): “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,” 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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