Numbers 32:16 - Easy To Read Version

¹⁶ But the people {from Reuben’s and Gad’s family groups} went to Moses. They said, “We will build cities for our children and barns for our animals here.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ But they came near to him and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our flocks and walled settlements for our little ones.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

¹⁶ So they approached him and said, “We will build walled enclosures here for our livestock and towns for our children.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ But approaching closer, they said: "We will manufacture sheep pens and cattle stalls, as well as fortified cities, for our little ones.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁶ But they coming near, said: We will make sheepfolds, and stalls for our cattle, and strong cities for our children.

Numbers 32:16 Cross References

Genesis 33:17

But Jacob went to Succoth. In that place he built a house for himself and small barns for his cattle. That is why the place was named Succoth. [194]

Genesis 49:14

“Issachar is like a donkey who has worked too hard. He will lie down after carrying a heavy load.

Numbers 32:15

If you quit following the Lord, then the Lord will make Israel stay even longer in the desert. Then you will destroy all of these people!”

Numbers 32:17

Then our children can be safe from the other people that live in this land. But we will gladly come and help the other people of Israel. We will bring them to their land.

Numbers 34:22

from Dan’s family group—Bukki son of Jogli;

Deuteronomy 3:19

Your wives, your little children, and your cows (I know you have many cows) will stay here in the cities I have given you.

Deuteronomy 33:21

He chooses the best part for himself. He takes the king’s share. The leaders of the people come to him. He does what the Lord says is good. He does what is right for the people of Israel.”