Numbers 34:17 kjva — These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun."

— Numbers 34:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 34 — Context

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For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the house of their fathers, have received their inheritance; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance:

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The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side Jordan near Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

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And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land by inheritance.

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And the names of the men are these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

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And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

Numbers 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:17 say?
Numbers 34:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.”
Where is Numbers 34:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 34:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, verse 17.
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 34:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 34:17 in?
Numbers 34:17 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 34:17?
Numbers 34:17 reads (KJVA): “These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.” 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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