Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, New Living Translation While Israel was camped beside the Jordan on the plains of Moab across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, English Standard Version The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, Berean Standard Bible Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: Berean Literal Bible And YHWH spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho, saying, King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, New King James Version And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, saying: New American Standard Bible Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying, NASB 1995 Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying, NASB 1977 Now the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Now Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho, saying, Amplified Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan [across from] Jericho, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Again the LORD {YHWH} spoke to Moses (drawn out) on the plains of Moab (of his father) by the Jordan (flowing down) across from Jericho (city of palms): Christian Standard Bible The LORD again spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD again spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho:” American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, Contemporary English Version While the people of Israel were still camped in the lowlands of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho, the LORD told Moses English Revised Version And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho. He said, Good News Translation In the plains of Moab across the Jordan from Jericho the LORD said to Moses, International Standard Version The LORD told Moses in the wilderness of Moab, beside the Jordan River near Jericho, NET Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Moabite plains by the Jordan near Jericho. He said: New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAgain the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, [near] Jericho, saying, Berean Literal Bible And YHWH spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho, saying, Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, near Jericho, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will speak to Moses in the desert of Moab by Jordan of Jericho, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord spoke these things also to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, over against Jericho: Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord also spoke these things to Moses in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho: New American Bible The LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho: New Revised Standard Version In the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe in the plain of Moab that is on the Jordan of Yerikho and said to him: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke unto Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses to the west of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forty-Eight Cities for the Levites1Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: 2“Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities.… Cross References Again the LORD spoke to Moses Numbers 1:1 On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: Leviticus 1:1 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. on the plains of Moab Numbers 33:48 They set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. Numbers 22:1 Then the Israelites traveled on and camped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan, across from Jericho. Joshua 13:32 These were the portions Moses had given them on the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho. by the Jordan Numbers 33:49 And there on the plains of Moab they camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim. Joshua 3:1 Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. Deuteronomy 1:1 These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. across from Jericho: Deuteronomy 34:1 Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him the whole land—from Gilead as far as Dan, Numbers 33:50 On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, the LORD said to Moses, Joshua 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. Joshua 21:1-3 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: Leviticus 25:32-34 As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession. Deuteronomy 4:41-43 Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. Deuteronomy 19:1-3 When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, / then you are to set apart for yourselves three cities within the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess. / You are to build roads for yourselves and divide into three regions the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, so that any manslayer can flee to these cities. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Numbers 22:1 And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho. Numbers 26:63 These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho. Numbers 31:12 And they brought the captives, and the prey, and the spoil, unto Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and unto the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the camp at the plains of Moab, which are by Jordan near Jericho. Jump to Previous Jericho Jordan Lowlands Moab Moses Opposite Plains SpeakethJump to Next Jericho Jordan Lowlands Moab Moses Opposite Plains SpeakethNumbers 35 1. Forty-eight cities for the Levites, with their suburbs, and measure thereof6. Six of them are to be cities of refuge 9. The laws of murder and manslaughter 31. No satisfaction for murder Again the LORD spoke to Moses This phrase emphasizes the direct communication between God and Moses, a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch. Moses is portrayed as a prophet and leader who receives divine instructions, underscoring his unique role in guiding the Israelites. This communication highlights the continuity of God's guidance and the importance of obedience to His commands. on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate authority and lawgiver for the Israelites. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. 3. Plains of Moab A region east of the Jordan River, where the Israelites camped before entering the Promised Land. 4. Jordan River A significant geographical boundary for the Israelites, representing the transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land. 5. Jericho A city located near the Jordan River, known for its fortified walls and the first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and GuidanceRecognize that God is the ultimate authority in our lives, guiding us through His Word and Spirit. Leadership and Obedience Reflect on Moses' role as a leader who faithfully communicated God's instructions, and consider how we can be obedient to God's calling in our own lives. Preparation for Promised Blessings Understand that the plains of Moab represent a place of preparation and anticipation for the Israelites, reminding us to prepare our hearts for the blessings God has in store. Significance of Boundaries The Jordan River symbolizes a boundary between the past and the future. Consider the spiritual boundaries in your life that signify growth and new beginnings. Faith in Action The proximity to Jericho serves as a reminder of the faith required to conquer challenges. Reflect on how faith can lead to victory in your own life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 35:1?2. How does Numbers 35:1 emphasize God's provision for the Levites' needs? 3. What does Numbers 35:1 teach about God's guidance through Moses' leadership? 4. How does Numbers 35:1 connect with the concept of inheritance in Joshua? 5. In what ways can we ensure spiritual leaders are supported in our community? 6. How can we apply the principle of God's provision in Numbers 35:1 today? 7. What is the significance of the Levitical cities in Numbers 35:1 for Israelite society? 8. How does Numbers 35:1 reflect God's provision for the Levites? 9. Why were the Levites given specific cities in Numbers 35:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 35? 11. How do we reconcile the mention of 48 Levite cities (Numbers 35:1–8) with limited archaeological evidence for so many Levitical settlements? 12. What insights does Day 35 offer on spiritual growth? 13. Do the cities assigned in Joshua 21 conflict with the earlier tribal boundaries in Joshua 14–20? 14. How can we confirm the historical accuracy of the 48 Levitical cities listed in Joshua 21:1–42, given limited archaeological evidence? What Does Numbers 35:1 Mean Again- “Again” signals a continuation of God’s unfolding instructions, linking this verse to the previous directives about borders and inheritance (Numbers 34:1–2). - Scripture often notes repeated revelations to impress God’s persistence in guiding His people (Numbers 26:1; Numbers 33:50). - The repetition underscores that nothing in the journey is left to human guesswork—God speaks, then speaks again. the LORD spoke - “the LORD” (YHWH) reminds us that the covenant-keeping God is the source; every command carries absolute authority (Exodus 3:14; Leviticus 25:1). - The verb “spoke” affirms verbal, propositional revelation—words that can be trusted and obeyed (Deuteronomy 4:1–2; 2 Timothy 3:16). - Because He speaks, Israel must listen; faith is always tethered to revealed truth (Romans 10:17). to Moses - Moses remains God’s chosen mediator (Exodus 34:29–35). - His leadership is attested by repeated divine communication (Numbers 12:6–8). - The verse reassures Israel that their instructions come through a verified prophet, not human opinion (Deuteronomy 18:15). on the plains of Moab - This eastern side of the Jordan is Israel’s staging ground before entering Canaan (Numbers 22:1). - God meets His people where they are, providing direction for the next step, not just the final destination (Joshua 1:1). - The plains also remind the nation of recent victories over Sihon and Og, strengthening faith for what lies ahead (Deuteronomy 2:31–33). by the Jordan - The Jordan River forms the boundary they will soon cross (Joshua 3:14–17). - Its mention signals nearness to promise fulfillment; God’s timing is precise (Genesis 15:18; Joshua 21:43–45). - Water imagery often pictures transition and cleansing, hinting at a fresh chapter for Israel (Exodus 14:22; 1 Corinthians 10:1–2). across from Jericho - Jericho, the first fortified city in Canaan, stands directly opposite them (Joshua 6:1–2). - The location foreshadows both conquest and God’s miraculous intervention (Hebrews 11:30). - By naming Jericho, Scripture grounds the narrative in real geography, reinforcing its historical reliability. summary Numbers 35:1 anchors God’s next set of commands in a specific moment: the covenant LORD once more speaks through His proven servant Moses, right on the threshold of the Promised Land. Every detail—repetition, speaker, mediator, place, river, and nearby city—underscores that God guides His people with authoritative, timely, and historically rooted words, compelling them to trust and obey as they prepare to cross into their inheritance. Verse 1. - And the Lord spake. Cf. Numbers 33:50; Numbers 36:13.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Again the LORDיְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel spoke וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver on the plains בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת (bə·‘ar·ḇōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee of Moab מוֹאָ֑ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Jordan יַרְדֵּ֥ן (yar·dên) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine across from Jericho: יְרֵח֖וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua Links Numbers 35:1 NIVNumbers 35:1 NLT Numbers 35:1 ESV Numbers 35:1 NASB Numbers 35:1 KJV Numbers 35:1 BibleApps.com Numbers 35:1 Biblia Paralela Numbers 35:1 Chinese Bible Numbers 35:1 French Bible Numbers 35:1 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 35:1 Yahweh spoke to Moses in the plains (Nu Num.) |
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