Numbers 35:4 cpdv — The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps. "

— Numbers 35:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 35 — Context

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And the Lord also spoke these things to Moses in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho:

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“Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may give to the Levites, from their possessions,

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cities as dwelling places, with their surrounding suburbs, so that they may lodge in the towns, and so that the suburbs may be for cattle and beasts of burden.

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The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps.

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Facing the east, there shall be two thousand cubits, and facing the south, similarly, there shall be two thousand cubits. Toward the sea, also, which looks out toward the west, there shall be the same measure, and the northern region shall be bounded by equal limits. And the cities shall be in the center, and the suburbs shall be outside.

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Now, from the towns which you shall give to the Levites, six shall be separated for the assistance of fugitives, so that he who has shed blood may flee to them. And, aside from these, there shall be forty-two other towns,

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that is, all together forty-eight with their suburbs.

Numbers 35:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 35:4 say?
Numbers 35:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps. ”
Where is Numbers 35:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 35:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 35, verse 4.
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 35:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 35:4 in?
Numbers 35:4 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 35:4?
Numbers 35:4 reads (CPDV): “The suburbs shall extend from the outer walls of the cities, all around, for the space of one thousand steps. ” 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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