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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From there they moved on and camped in the Zered Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From there they traveled to the valley of Zered Brook and set up camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />From there they moved and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in the Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they went and camped at Zered Valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they went and camped at Zered Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and then in the Zered Gorge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />From thence they journeyed, and pitched in the valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From there they moved and set up camp at the Zered River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then they camped in Zered Valley. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From there, they traveled and encamped in the valley of Zered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they set out and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From there they moved on and camped in the valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />From there they traveled, and camped in the Valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />From there they traveled, and encamped in the valley of Zered. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From there they have journeyed and encamp in the Valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From thence they have journeyed, and encamp in the valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From thence they removed, and they will encamp in the valley of Zared.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And removing from thence, they came to the torrent Zared: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And moving from there, they arrived at the Torrent of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moving on from there, they encamped in the Wadi Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From there they set out, and camped in the Wadi Zered.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />From thence they journeyed, and encamped in the valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from there they picked up and camped in the valley of Zarad.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />From thence they journeyed, and pitched in the valley of Zered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thence they departed, and encamped in the valley of Zared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/21-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=6607" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/21.htm">The Journey to Moab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>They journeyed from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim in the wilderness opposite Moab to the east. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: miš·šām (Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">From there</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: nā·sā·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">they set</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: way·ya·ḥă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">out and camped</a> <a href="/hebrew/5158.htm" title="5158: bə·na·ḥal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">in the Valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/2218.htm" title="2218: zā·reḏ (N-proper-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be exuberant in growth; lined with shrubbery; Zered, a brook East of the Dead Sea.">of Zered.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>From there they moved on and camped on the other side of the Arnon, in the wilderness that extends into the Amorite territory. Now the Arnon is the border between the Moabites and the Amorites.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-9.htm">Deuteronomy 2:9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to me, “Do not harass the Moabites or provoke them to war, for I will not give you any of their land, because I have given Ar to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-18.htm">Deuteronomy 2:18-19</a></span><br />“Today you are going to cross the border of Moab at Ar. / But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the descendants of Lot as their possession.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-18.htm">Judges 11:18</a></span><br />Then Israel traveled through the wilderness and bypassed the lands of Edom and Moab. They came to the east side of the land of Moab and camped on the other side of the Arnon. But they did not enter the territory of Moab, since the Arnon was its border.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Isaiah 15:1</a></span><br />This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/16-2.htm">Isaiah 16:2</a></span><br />Like fluttering birds pushed out of the nest, so are the daughters of Moab at the fords of the Arnon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-1.htm">Jeremiah 48:1</a></span><br />Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/48-34.htm">Jeremiah 48:34</a></span><br />There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-1.htm">Amos 2:1</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a></span><br />the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45-46</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, / who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a></span><br />Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">From there they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared.</p><p class="hdg">the valley of Zared.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Deuteronomy 2:13,14</a></b></br> Now rise up, <i>said I</i>, and get you over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-10.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/21-10.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/numbers/21-11.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/numbers/13-24.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/numbers/14-25.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-12.htm">Wadi</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-14.htm">Zered</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/22-1.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/numbers/21-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Torrent</a> <a href="/numbers/21-14.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/numbers/34-5.htm">Wadi</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Zered</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-1.htm">Israel destroys the Canaanites at Hormah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-4.htm">The people murmuring are plagued with fiery serpents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-7.htm">They repenting are healed by a bronze serpent</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-10.htm">Various journeys of the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Sihon is overcome</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/21-33.htm">And Og</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>From there they set out</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The Israelites were on a long journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, a journey that was both physical and spiritual. This movement signifies obedience to God's command to move forward, despite the challenges they faced. It reflects the transient nature of their existence during this period, as they were constantly moving towards the fulfillment of God's promise.<p><b>and camped in the Valley of Zered.</b><br>The Valley of Zered is a geographical location that marks a significant point in the Israelites' journey. It is situated on the southeastern border of Moab, near the Dead Sea. This valley is historically significant as it represents the boundary between the wilderness wanderings and the approach to the Promised Land. The camping here signifies a transition from the old generation, which perished in the wilderness due to disobedience, to the new generation that would enter Canaan. The Valley of Zered is also mentioned in <a href="/deuteronomy/2-13.htm">Deuteronomy 2:13-14</a>, highlighting its importance as a milestone in the journey. This location serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in leading His people and the importance of trusting in His guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by Moses, journeying through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley_of_zered.htm">The Valley of Zered</a></b><br>A location in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey. It is a significant geographical marker in their travels.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The broader context of the Israelites' 40-year journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, marked by various encampments and significant events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_guidance_in_our_journey.htm">God's Guidance in Our Journey</a></b><br>Just as God guided the Israelites through the wilderness, He guides us through life's journey. We must trust His leading even when the path seems uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_milestones.htm">Significance of Milestones</a></b><br>The Valley of Zered represents a milestone in the Israelites' journey. In our lives, we should recognize and celebrate spiritual milestones that mark growth and progress in our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey is a reminder to learn from past mistakes and trust in God's promises. Reflect on how past experiences can strengthen your faith and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_wilderness.htm">Faithfulness in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The wilderness journey teaches us about remaining faithful during difficult times. Trust in God's provision and timing, knowing that He is leading us to a place of promise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The Israelites traveled as a community, supporting one another. In our spiritual journey, we should seek and offer support within our faith community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_snakes.htm">What is the biblical perspective on snakes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_israel's_defeat_of_sihon.htm">Numbers 21:23-24 - Is there any archaeological or historical corroboration for Israel's defeat of King Sihon and the confiscation of his territory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_archaeology_for_naboth's_vineyard.htm">How do we reconcile the absence of archaeological evidence for Naboth's vineyard with the detailed account in 1 Kings 21:1-2?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_og,_king_of_bashan.htm">Who was Og, King of Bashan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Pitched in</span> <span class="cmt_word">the valley of Zared.</span> Rather, "in the brook of Zered." <span class="hebrew">בְנַחַל זֶרֶד</span> Perhaps the upper part of the Wady Kerek, which flows westwards into the Salt Sea (see on Deuteronomy 2:13). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/21-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From there</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they set</span><br /><span class="heb">נָסָ֑עוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·sā·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out and camped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·ḥă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Zered</span><br /><span class="heb">זָֽרֶד׃</span> <span class="translit">(zā·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2218.htm">Strong's 2218: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zered -- a wadi East of the Dead Sea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Valley.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנַ֥חַל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·na·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/21-12.htm">Numbers 21:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/21-12.htm">OT Law: Numbers 21:12 From there they traveled and encamped (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/21-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 21:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 21:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/21-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 21:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 21:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>