Devine Scripture

Numbers 32:16

Numbers chapter 32 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

Context

v.15For if ye turn away from after him, he will yet again leave them in the wilderness; and ye will destroy all this people.

v.16This passage

v.17but we ourselves will be ready armed to go before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 33:17

    And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.

  • Numbers 34:22

    And of the tribe of the children of Dan a prince, Bukki the son of Jogli.