Numbers 35:10 bbe — Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

Bible in Basic English

"Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;"

— Numbers 35:10, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 35 — Context

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Forty-eight towns are to be given to the Levites, all with land round them.

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And these towns are to be given out of the heritage of the children of Israel, taking the greater number from those who have much, and a smaller number from those who have little: everyone, in the measure of his heritage, is to give of his property to the Levites.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

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Then let certain towns be marked out as safe places to which anyone who takes the life of another in error may go in flight.

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In these towns you may be safe from him who has the right of punishment; so that death may not overtake the taker of life till he has been judged by the meeting of the people.

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Six of the towns which you give will be such safe places;

Numbers 35:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:10 say?
Numbers 35:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;”
Where is Numbers 35:10 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 10.
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 35:10.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:10 in?
Numbers 35:10 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 35:10?
Numbers 35:10 reads (BBE): “Say to the children of Israel, when you have gone over Jordan into the land of Canaan;” 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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