Numbers 32:37

What does Numbers 32:37 mean?

A plain-English look at Numbers 32:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kiriathaim,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kiriathaim,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the children of Reuben were the builders of Heshbon and Elealeh and Kiriathaim;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the sons of Reuben have build Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But the children of Ruben built Hesebon, and Eleale, and Cariathaim,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

— And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elaleh, and Kirjathaim,

Context

v.36and Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran: fortified cities, and folds for sheep.

v.37This passage

v.38and Nebo, and Baal-meon, (their names being changed,) and Sibmah: and they gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

Cross references

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

  • Numbers 32:3

    Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Sebam, and Nebo, and Beon,

  • Isaiah 15:4

    And Heshbon crieth out, and Elealeh; their voice is heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembleth within him.

  • Numbers 21:27

    Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come ye to Heshbon; Let the city of Sihon be built and established:

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