Deuteronomy 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 1:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, one of a tribe:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 1:23 — KJV
“And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, one of a tribe:”
— Deuteronomy 1:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 1:23 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:23
“And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:23: saying, took, twelve
“And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:23: took, twelve, one
“And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:23: saying, men, one
“And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:23: well, took, men
“Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:23: saying, well, men
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