Numbers 17:2

Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod.

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Other Translations for Numbers 17:2

BSB
"Speak to the Israelites and take from them twelve staffs, one from the leader of each tribe. Write each man's name on his staff,
AKJV
Speak to the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write you every man's name on his rod.
CPDV
"Speak to the sons of Israel, and receive from each of them a rod by their kinships, from all the leaders of the tribes, twelve rods, and write the name of each one on his rod.
ERV
Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of them rods, one for each fathers' house, of all their princes according to their fathers' houses, twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod.
NHEB
"Speak to the children of Israel, and take of them rods, one for each fathers' house, of all their princes according to their fathers' houses, twelve rods: write every man's name on his rod.
SMT
Speak to the sons of Israel, and take from them a rod, a rod according to the house of the father, from all the chiefs according to the house of their fathers, twelve rods: thou shalt write each his name upon his rod.

Commentary for Numbers 17:2

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Overview of Numbers 17:2
Summary
Collect inscribed staffs from tribal leaders
Place
Wilderness camp
Event
Collecting tribal staffs
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative