Numbers 36:12 cpdv — from the family of Manasseh, who was a son of Joseph. And the possession which had been distributed to them remained in…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"from the family of Manasseh, who was a son of Joseph. And the possession which had been distributed to them remained in the tribe and family of their father. "

— Numbers 36:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 36 — Context

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and so that the tribes may not be mingled together, but may remain such as they were separated by the Lord.”

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And the daughters of Zelophehad acted according to what was ordered.

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And Mahlah, and Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noa were wed to the sons of their paternal uncle,

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from the family of Manasseh, who was a son of Joseph. And the possession which had been distributed to them remained in the tribe and family of their father.

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These are the commandments and judgments which the Lord ordered by the hand of Moses to the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho.

Numbers 36:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 36:12 say?
Numbers 36:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “from the family of Manasseh, who was a son of Joseph. And the possession which had been distributed to them remained in the tribe and family of their father. ”
Where is Numbers 36:12 in the Bible?
Numbers 36:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 36, verse 12.
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 36:12.
What translation should I read Numbers 36:12 in?
Numbers 36:12 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 36:12?
Numbers 36:12 reads (CPDV): “from the family of Manasseh, who was a son of Joseph. And the possession which had been distributed to them remained in the tribe and family of their father. ” 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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