Numbers 21
Numbers 21 ( Numbers • Chapter 21 (35 verses)): And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel , and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, t... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Esau ( Edom ), Moses , Moab , Ammon , Arad , Hormah , Edom, Egypt , Oboth . It is closely linked with Numbers 21:9 ( Numbers Chapter 21, Verse 9): Scripture passage in Numbers 21:9
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Jephunneh (Generation 25 • Child of Shelah ): Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah. (mentioned in Genesis 15 , Genesis 28 , Numbers 13 ) Caleb (Generation 26 • Child of Jephunneh): Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah's first wife (Shua's daughter) was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 38:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan, and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah. (mentioned in Genesis 15 , Genesis 38 , Numbers 13 ) Hezron (Generation 25 • Messianic Line • Child of Perez ): Hezron is a biblical figure in Generation 25 of the Messianic Line , child of Perez , parent of Jerahmeel , Ram (or Amram ), Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai ), Ashhur , Segub . ( Numbers 26:21 , Ruth 4:19 , 1 Chronicles 2:5 ) (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 26 ) Ashbel (or Jediael ?) (Generation 24 • Child of Benjamin ): Ashbel (or Jediael?) is a biblical figure in Generation 24, child of Benjamin . ( Genesis 46:21 , Numbers 26:38 , 1 Chronicles 7:6 , 1 Chronicles 8:1 ) (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Numbers 26 , 1 Chronicles 7 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Heshbon (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 21:25 , Num 21:26 , Num 21:27 , Num 21:28 , Num 21:30 , Num 21:34 .)
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Numbers 21:21 : "And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,"; Numbers 4:21 : "And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying,"; Numbers 21:31 : "Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.". Related canonical books and chapters: Numbers 21 ( Numbers • Chapter 21 (35 verses)), Numbers (Old Testament • 36 Chapters).