Numbers 34:18 bbe — And you are to take one chief from every tribe to make the distribution of the land.

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

— Numbers 34:18, Bible in Basic English

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“You shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land for inheritance.”
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“You must take one leader from every tribe to assist in allocating the land as an inheritance.”
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Numbers 34 — Context

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.

And the Lord said to Moses,

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.

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

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

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

Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad, the son of Chislon.

Numbers 34:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:18 say?

Numbers 34:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you are to take one chief from every tribe to make the distribution of the land.”

Where is Numbers 34:18 in the Bible?

Numbers 34:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 34, verse 18.

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 34:18.

What translation should I read Numbers 34:18 in?

Numbers 34:18 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 34:18?

Numbers 34:18 reads (BBE): “And you are to take one chief from every tribe to make the distribution of the land.” 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 34:18 bbe — And you are to take one chief from every tribe to make the distribution of the land.

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