Numbers 35:2 bbe — Give orders to the children of Israel to give to the Levites, from the heritage which is theirs, towns for themselves,…

Bible in Basic English

"Give orders to the children of Israel to give to the Levites, from the heritage which is theirs, towns for themselves, with land on the outskirts of the towns."

— Numbers 35:2, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 35 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses in the lowlands of Moab by Jordan at Jericho,

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Give orders to the children of Israel to give to the Levites, from the heritage which is theirs, towns for themselves, with land on the outskirts of the towns.

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These towns are to be their living-places, with land round them for their cattle and their food and all their beasts,

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Stretching from the wall of the towns a distance of a thousand cubits all round.

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The measure of this space of land is to be two thousand cubits outside the town on the east, and two thousand cubits on the south and on the west and on the north, the town being in the middle. This space will be the outskirts of their towns.

Numbers 35:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:2 say?
Numbers 35:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give orders to the children of Israel to give to the Levites, from the heritage which is theirs, towns for themselves, with land on the outskirts of the towns.”
Where is Numbers 35:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 2.
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 35:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:2 in?
Numbers 35:2 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 35:2?
Numbers 35:2 reads (BBE): “Give orders to the children of Israel to give to the Levites, from the heritage which is theirs, towns for themselves, with land on the outskirts of the towns.” 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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