Numbers 32:16

“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 (KJV)

Other Translations for Numbers 32:16

ΒΆ And they came neere vnto him, and said, Wee will build sheepfoldes here for our cattell, and cities for our litle ones.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then they came near to him and said, "We will build here sheepfolds for our livestock and cities for our little ones;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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 (1901)

Then they came to him, and said, We will make safe places for our cattle here, and towns for our little ones;
- Basic English Bible

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 Bible

And they drew near to him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones;
- Darby Bible

But they coming near, said: We will make sheepfolds, and stalls for our cattle, and strong cities for our children :
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

They came near to him, and said, "We will build sheepfolds here for our livestock, and cities for our little ones:
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Numbers 32:16

Wesley's Notes for Numbers 32:16


32:15 All this people - Who being moved by your counsel and example, will refuse to go over Jordan.

32:17 We ourselves - Either all, or as many as shall be thought necessary, leaving only so many as may be necessary to provide for the sustenance and defence of our wives and children here.


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