Devine Scripture

Numbers 32:17

Numbers chapter 32 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but 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.

Context

v.16And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

v.17This passage

v.18We will not return unto our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited every man his inheritance.

Cross references

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

  • Numbers 32:29

    And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man that is armed to battle, before Jehovah, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

  • Deuteronomy 3:18

    And I commanded you at that time, saying, Jehovah your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all the men of valor.

  • Joshua 4:12

    And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them: