Numbers 21:18

The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:

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Other Translations for Numbers 21:18

BSB
The princes dug the well; the nobles of the people hollowed it out with their scepters and with their staffs." From the wilderness the Israelites went on to Mattanah,
AKJV
The princes dig the well, the nobles of the people dig it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
CPDV
"The well, the leaders dug it, and the commanders of the multitude prepared it, at the direction of the lawgiver, and with their staffs."
ERV
The well, which the princes digged, Which the nobles of the people delved, With the sceptre, and with their staves. And from the wilderness they journeyed to Mattanah:
NHEB
the well, which the princes dug, which the nobles of the people dug, with the scepter, and with their staffs." From the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;
SMT
The leaders dug it, the nobles of the people dug it, by cutting in by their props. And from the desert to Mattanah.

Commentary for Numbers 21:18

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Overview of Numbers 21:18
Summary
Leaders dig well following lawgiver's guidance
Place
Wilderness
Event
Nobles dig water well
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative