Numbers 21:1
American King James And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelled in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.
American Standard Version And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who dwelt in the South, heard tell that Israel came by the way of Atharim; and he fought against Israel, and took some of them captive.
King James And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.
World English Bible The Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the South, heard that Israel came by the way of Atharim. He fought against Israel, and took some of them captive.
Numbers 21:2
American King James And Israel vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, If you will indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.
American Standard Version And Israel vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.
King James And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.
World English Bible Israel vowed a vow to Yahweh, and said, “If you will indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.”
Numbers 21:3
American King James And the LORD listened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah.
American Standard Version And Jehovah hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and the name of the place was called Hormah.
King James And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah.
World English Bible Yahweh listened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities. The name of the place was called Hormah.
Numbers 21:4
American King James And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.
American Standard Version And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.
King James And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way.
World English Bible They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey.
Numbers 21:5
American King James And the people spoke against God, and against Moses, Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loathes this light bread.
American Standard Version And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, and there is no water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
King James And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.
World English Bible The people spoke against God and against Moses: “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, there is no water, and our soul loathes this disgusting food!”
Numbers 21:6
American King James And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
American Standard Version And Jehovah sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
King James And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
World English Bible Yahweh sent venomous snakes among the people, and they bit the people. Many people of Israel died.
Numbers 21:7
American King James Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against you; pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
American Standard Version And the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, because we have spoken against Jehovah, and against thee; pray unto Jehovah, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
King James Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
World English Bible The people came to Moses, and said, “We have sinned, because we have spoken against Yahweh and against you. Pray to Yahweh, that he take away the serpents from us.” Moses prayed for the people.
Numbers 21:8
American King James And the LORD said to Moses, Make you a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looks on it, shall live.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.
King James And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “Make a venomous snake, and set it on a pole. It shall happen that everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.”
Numbers 21:9
American King James And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it on a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
American Standard Version And Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it upon the standard: and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked unto the serpent of brass, he lived.
King James And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.
World English Bible Moses made a serpent of bronze, and set it on the pole. If a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked at the serpent of bronze, he lived.
Numbers 21:10
American King James And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in Oboth.
American Standard Version And the children of Israel journeyed, and encamped in Oboth.
King James And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in Oboth.
World English Bible The children of Israel traveled, and encamped in Oboth.
Numbers 21:11
American King James And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sun rise.
American Standard Version And they journeyed from Oboth, and encamped at Iyeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising.
King James And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising.
World English Bible They traveled from Oboth, and encamped at Iyeabarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrise.
Numbers 21:12
American King James From there they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.
American Standard Version From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zered.
King James From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.
World English Bible From there they traveled, and encamped in the valley of Zered.
Numbers 21:13
American King James From there they removed, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that comes out of the coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.
American Standard Version From thence they journeyed, and encamped on the other side of the Arnon, which is in the wilderness, that cometh out of the border of the Amorites: for the Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.
King James From thence they removed, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness that cometh out of the coasts of the Amorites: for Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.
World English Bible From there they traveled, and encamped on the other side of the Arnon, which is in the wilderness that comes out of the border of the Amorites; for the Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.
Numbers 21:14
American King James Why it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
American Standard Version Wherefore it is said in the book of the Wars of Jehovah, Vaheb in Suphah, And the valleys of the Arnon,
King James Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
World English Bible Therefore it is said in * The Book of the Wars of Yahweh *, “Vaheb in Suphah, the valleys of the Arnon,
Numbers 21:15
American King James And at the stream of the brooks that goes down to the dwelling of Ar, and lies on the border of Moab.
American Standard Version And the slope of the valleys That inclineth toward the dwelling of Ar, And leaneth upon the border of Moab.
King James And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab.
World English Bible the slope of the valleys that incline toward the dwelling of Ar, leans on the border of Moab.”
Numbers 21:16
American King James And from there they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spoke to Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
American Standard Version And from thence `they journeyed' to Beer: that is the well whereof Jehovah said unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
King James And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
World English Bible From there they traveled to Beer; that is the well of which Yahweh said to Moses, “Gather the people together, and I will give them water.”
Numbers 21:17
American King James Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing you to it:
American Standard Version Then sang Israel this song: Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
King James Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:
World English Bible Then Israel sang this song: “Spring up, well! Sing to it,
Numbers 21:18
American King James The princes dig the well, the nobles of the people dig it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
American Standard Version The well, which the princes digged, Which the nobles of the people delved, With the sceptre, `and' with their staves. And from the wilderness `they journeyed' to Mattanah;
King James The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
World English Bible the well, which the princes dug, which the nobles of the people dug, with the scepter, and with their poles.” From the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;
Numbers 21:19
American King James And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
American Standard Version and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;
King James And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:
World English Bible and from Mattanah to Nahaliel; and from Nahaliel to Bamoth;
Numbers 21:20
American King James And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks toward Jeshimon.
American Standard Version and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the field of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh down upon the desert.
King James And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon.
World English Bible and from Bamoth to the valley that is in the field of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looks down on the desert.
Numbers 21:21
American King James And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
American Standard Version And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
King James And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
World English Bible Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
Numbers 21:22
American King James Let me pass through your land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters of the well: but we will go along by the king's high way, until we be past your borders.
American Standard Version Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn aside into field, or into vineyard; we will not drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king's highway, until we have passed thy border.
King James Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters of the well: but we will go along by the king's high way, until we be past thy borders.
World English Bible “Let me pass through your land. We will not turn away into field or vineyard. We will not drink of the water of the wells. We will go by the king’s highway, until we have passed your border.”
Numbers 21:23
American King James And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
American Standard Version And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness, and came to Jahaz; and he fought against Israel.
King James And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
World English Bible Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his border, but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness, and came to Jahaz. He fought against Israel.
Numbers 21:24
American King James And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even to the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.
American Standard Version And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from the Arnon unto the Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon; for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.
King James And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong.
World English Bible Israel struck him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, even to the children of Ammon; for the border of the children of Ammon was fortified.
Numbers 21:25
American King James And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelled in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages thereof.
American Standard Version And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the towns thereof.
King James And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages thereof.
World English Bible Israel took all these cities. Israel lived in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all its villages.
Numbers 21:26
American King James For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon.
American Standard Version For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto the Arnon.
King James For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon.
World English Bible For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to the Arnon.
Numbers 21:27
American King James Why they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:
American Standard Version Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come ye to Heshbon; Let the city of Sihon be built and established:
King James Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:
World English Bible Therefore those who speak in proverbs say, “Come to Heshbon. Let the city of Sihon be built and established;
Numbers 21:28
American King James For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it has consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.
American Standard Version For a fire is gone out of Heshbon, A flame from the city of Sihon: It hath devoured Ar of Moab, The lords of the high places of the Arnon.
King James For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.
World English Bible for a fire has gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon. It has devoured Ar of Moab, The lords of the high places of the Arnon.
Numbers 21:29
American King James Woe to you, Moab! you are undone, O people of Chemosh: he has given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites.
American Standard Version Woe to thee, Moab! Thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: He hath given his sons as fugitives, And his daughters into captivity, Unto Sihon king of the Amorites.
King James Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity unto Sihon king of the Amorites.
World English Bible Woe to you, Moab! You are undone, people of Chemosh! He has given his sons as fugitives, and his daughters into captivity, to Sihon king of the Amorites.
Numbers 21:30
American King James We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even to Dibon, and we have laid them waste even to Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.
American Standard Version We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, And we have laid waste even unto Nophah, Which `reacheth' unto Medeba.
King James We have shot at them; Heshbon is perished even unto Dibon, and we have laid them waste even unto Nophah, which reacheth unto Medeba.
World English Bible We have shot at them. Heshbon has perished even to Dibon. We have laid waste even to Nophah, Which reaches to Medeba.”
Numbers 21:31
American King James Thus Israel dwelled in the land of the Amorites.
American Standard Version Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.
King James Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.
World English Bible Thus Israel lived in the land of the Amorites.
Numbers 21:32
American King James And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.
American Standard Version And Moses sent to spy out Jazer; and they took the towns thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.
King James And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there.
World English Bible Moses sent to spy out Jazer. They took its villages, and drove out the Amorites who were there.
Numbers 21:33
American King James And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.
American Standard Version And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.
King James And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.
World English Bible They turned and went up by the way of Bashan. Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.
Numbers 21:34
American King James And the LORD said to Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into your hand, and all his people, and his land; and you shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelled at Heshbon.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.
King James And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “Don’t fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, with all his people, and his land. You shall do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived at Heshbon.”
Numbers 21:35
American King James So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land.
American Standard Version So they smote him, and his sons and all his people, until there was none left him remaining: and they possessed his land.
King James So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land.
World English Bible So they struck him, with his sons and all his people, until there were no survivors; and they possessed his land.