Numbers 34:18 net — You must take one leader from every tribe to assist in allocating the land as an inheritance.

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"You must take one leader from every tribe to assist in allocating the land as an inheritance."

— Numbers 34:18, NET Bible

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Numbers 34 — Context

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The two and a half tribes have received their inheritance on this side of the Jordan, east of Jericho, toward the sunrise.”

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Appointed Officials The LORD said to Moses:

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“These are the names of the men who are to allocate the land to you as an inheritance: Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun.

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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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These are the names of the men: from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;

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from the tribe of the Simeonites, Shemuel son of Ammihud;

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from the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad son of Kislon;

Numbers 34:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 34:18 say?
Numbers 34:18 in the NET Bible reads: “You must take one leader from every tribe to assist in allocating the land as an inheritance.”
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 (NET): “You must take one leader from every tribe to assist in allocating the land as an inheritance.” 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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