Numbers 32:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the Gadites and Reubenites approached Moses and said, “We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our little ones.”
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“Then the Gadites and Reubenites approached Moses and said, “We want to build sheepfolds here for our livestock and cities for our little ones.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And they come nigh unto him, and say, `Folds for the flock we build for our cattle here, and cities for our infants;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Numbers 32:16 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 33:17but Jacob went on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth.
- Numbers 34:22Bukki son of Jogli, a leader from the tribe of Dan;
- Deuteronomy 3:19But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you,
- Deuteronomy 33:21He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”
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