the people of Nebo, fifty-two;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Nebo, fifty-two.
- KJV The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
- BSB the descendants of Nebo, 52;
- NASB the sons of Nebo, 52;
- NLT The citizens of Nebo 52
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Quick answer
The descendants of Nebo numbered 52. The list of returning communities continues.
Overview
The small group from Nebo is listed among the returnees. The inclusion of even a modest community reflects the comprehensive record of the return. These names affirm God's care for every part of His restored people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Num 32:3“Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon,
- Deut 32:49“Go up into this mountain of Abarim, to Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is across from Jericho; and see the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel for a possession.
- Jer 48:22and on Dibon, and on Nebo, and on Beth Diblathaim,
- Jer 48:1Of Moab. Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed, it is taken; Misgab is put to shame and broken down.
- Isa 15:2They have gone up to Bayith, and to Dibon, to the high places, to weep. Moab wails over Nebo and over Medeba. Baldness is on all of their heads. Every beard is cut off.
- Neh 7:33The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.
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