Numbers 17:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 17:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 17:2 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 17:2 — KJV
“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.”
— Numbers 17:2 (KJV)
Numbers 17:2 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 17:2
“And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. a rod...: Heb. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:2: children, israel, every
“Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:2: speak, israel, take
“And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:2: children, israel, every
“And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:2: children, israel, every
“Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;”
Shares key themes with Numbers 17:2: children, israel, take
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