Numbers 17:12

And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish.

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Other Translations for Numbers 17:12

BSB
Then the Israelites declared to Moses, "Look, we are perishing! We are lost; we are all lost!
AKJV
And the children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish.
CPDV
Then the sons of Israel said to Moses: "Behold, we have been consumed; we have been ruined.
ERV
And the children of Israel spake unto Moses, saying, Behold, we perish, we are undone, we are all undone.
NHEB
The children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, "Look, we perish. We are undone. We are all undone.
SMT
And the sons of Israel will speak to Moses, saying, Behold, we expired, we perished, we all perished.

Commentary for Numbers 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 17:12
Summary
People despair recognizing death consequences
Place
Wilderness camp
Event
People acknowledge death threat
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Lament