Numbers 36:13
New International Version
These are the commands and regulations the LORD gave through Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

New Living Translation
These are the commands and regulations that the LORD gave to the people of Israel through Moses while they were camped on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan River, across from Jericho.

English Standard Version
These are the commandments and the rules that the LORD commanded through Moses to the people of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

King James Bible
These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.

New King James Version
These are the commandments and the judgments which the LORD commanded the children of Israel by the hand of Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho.

New American Standard Bible
These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan opposite Jericho.

NASB 1995
These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho.

NASB 1977
These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded to the sons of Israel through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the commandments and the judgments which Yahweh commanded to the sons of Israel by the hand of Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan opposite Jericho.

Amplified Bible
These are the commandments and the ordinances (judgments) which the LORD commanded through Moses to the sons of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan [across from] Jericho.

Christian Standard Bible
These are the commands and ordinances the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the commands and ordinances the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

American Standard Version
These are the commandments and the ordinances which Jehovah commanded by Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

Contemporary English Version
These are the laws that the LORD gave to Moses and the Israelites while they were camped in the lowlands of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho.

English Revised Version
These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These are the commands and rules the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho.

Good News Translation
These are the rules and regulations that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses in the plains of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho.

International Standard Version
These were the commands and the ordinances that the LORD issued to the Israelis through Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River in Jericho.

Majority Standard Bible
These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

NET Bible
These are the commandments and the decisions that the LORD commanded the Israelites through the authority of Moses, on the plains of Moab by the Jordan River opposite Jericho.

New Heart English Bible
These are the commandments and the ordinances which the LORD commanded by Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.

World English Bible
These are the commandments and the ordinances which Yahweh commanded by Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These [are] the commands and the judgments which YHWH has commanded by the hand of Moses concerning the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, [near] Jericho.

Young's Literal Translation
These are the commands and the judgments which Jehovah hath commanded, by the hand of Moses, concerning the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab, by Jordan, near Jericho.

Smith's Literal Translation
These the commands and the judgments which Jehovah commanded by the hand of Moses to the sons of Israel in the desert of Moab by Jordan of Jericho.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are the commandments and judgments, which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel, in the plains of Moab upon the Jordan over against Jericho.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These are the commandments and judgments which the Lord ordered by the hand of Moses to the sons of Israel, in the plains of Moab, above the Jordan, opposite Jericho.

New American Bible
These are the commandments and decisions which the LORD commanded the Israelites through Moses, on the plains of Moab beside the Jordan opposite Jericho.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the commandments and the ordinances that the LORD commanded through Moses to the Israelites in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the commandments and the judgments which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses concerning the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These are the commandments and the laws and judgments that LORD JEHOVAH commanded by the agency of Moshe for the children of Israel in the plain of Moab by the Jordan of Yerikho.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These are the commandments and the ordinances, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the commandments, and the ordinances, and the judgments, which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, at the west of Moab, at Jordan by Jericho.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Zelophehad's Daughters Marry
12They married within the clans of the descendants of Manasseh son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained within the tribe of their father’s clan. 13These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho.

Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:45
These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,

Deuteronomy 6:1
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess,

Deuteronomy 29:1
These are the words of the covenant that the LORD commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant He had made with them at Horeb.

Joshua 1:7-8
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Joshua 23:6
Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

2 Kings 17:13
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”

Nehemiah 9:13-14
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Psalm 19:7-8
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 119:1-2
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Matthew 5:17-18
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

Matthew 22:40
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Luke 16:17
But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.

John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.

the commandments

Leviticus 7:37,38
This is the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings; …

Leviticus 11:46
This is the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:

Leviticus 13:59
This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.

in the plains of Moab

Numbers 26:3
And Moses and Eleazar the priest spake with them in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

Numbers 33:50
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

Numbers 35:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying,

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1. The inheritance of daughters is remedied by marrying in their own tribes
7. Lest the inheritance should be removed from the tribe
10. The daughters of Zelophehad marry their father's brothers' sons














These are the commandments and ordinances
This phrase underscores the divine authority and comprehensive nature of the laws given to the Israelites. The Hebrew words for "commandments" (מִצְוֹת, mitzvot) and "ordinances" (חֻקִּים, chukim) reflect a dual aspect of God's law: mitzvot often refer to specific commands, while chukim can imply decrees that may not be fully understood by human reasoning. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's will, even when His reasons are beyond human comprehension. Historically, these laws were foundational for the community's identity and cohesion, setting them apart as God's chosen people.

that the LORD gave
The phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the laws. The Hebrew name for God used here is YHWH (יהוה), often rendered as "LORD" in English translations. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with Israel. The giving of the law is an act of grace, as it provides guidance and structure for living in a way that pleases God. It also reflects God's desire for a personal relationship with His people, as He directly communicates His will to them.

the Israelites
This term refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who became the twelve tribes of the nation. The Israelites were chosen by God to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6). Their identity was deeply tied to their covenant relationship with God, and the laws given to them were meant to set them apart from other nations. Historically, the Israelites' journey and experiences, including receiving the law, were pivotal in shaping their national and spiritual identity.

through Moses
Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, serving as the mediator between God and the Israelites. His role as a prophet and leader is crucial, as he faithfully conveys God's commandments to the people. The phrase "through Moses" highlights the importance of leadership and obedience in the community of faith. Moses' life and ministry exemplify humility and dedication to God's purposes, serving as an inspiration for believers to follow God's calling with perseverance and faithfulness.

on the plains of Moab
This geographical reference situates the events in a specific historical and physical context. The plains of Moab were located east of the Jordan River, near the Promised Land. This setting is significant as it represents a transitional phase for the Israelites, who were on the brink of entering the land God had promised to their ancestors. The plains of Moab serve as a place of preparation and instruction, where the Israelites receive final teachings and reminders of God's covenant before crossing into Canaan.

by the Jordan
The Jordan River is a prominent geographical feature in the biblical narrative, symbolizing transition and new beginnings. For the Israelites, it represented the boundary between their wilderness wanderings and the fulfillment of God's promise to give them a land of their own. The mention of the Jordan here underscores the imminence of entering the Promised Land and the importance of adhering to God's commandments as they prepare to establish themselves in a new territory.

across from Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and holds significant archaeological and historical importance. In the biblical narrative, it is the first city conquered by the Israelites in the Promised Land, symbolizing the beginning of God's fulfillment of His promises to Israel. The mention of Jericho in this verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the victories that await those who trust and obey Him. It also foreshadows the challenges and triumphs the Israelites will face as they take possession of the land.

Verse 13. - The commandments, הַמִּצות. This is one of the words which recur so continually in Deuteronomy and in Psalm 119. It is found four times in chapter 15, and in a few other passages of the earlier books, including Leviticus 27:34. The judgments. הַמִּשְׁפָטִים. A similar formula is found at the conclusion of Leviticus (Leviticus 26:46), where, however, "the commandments" represents a different word (הַחֻקִּים), and a third term, "the laws" (הַתּורֹת), is added. It is difficult to say confidently what is included under the "these" of this verse. Comparing it with Numbers 33:50, it would seem that it only referred to the final regulations and enactments of the last four chapters; but as we have no reason to believe that the later sections of the Book are arranged in any methodical order, we cannot limit its scope to those, or deny that it may include the laws of chapters 28-30. For a similar reason we cannot say that the use of this concluding formula excludes the possibility of further large additions having been subsequently made to the Divine legislation in the same place and by the same person, as recorded in the Book of Deuteronomy. All we can say is, that the Book of Numbers knows nothing about any such additions, and concludes in such sort as to make it a matter of surprise that such additions are afterwards met with. The continuity, which so clearly binds together the main bulk of the four books of Moses, ends with this verse. This fact does not of course decide any question which arises concerning the fifth book; it merely leaves all such questions to be determined on their own merits.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the commandments
הַמִּצְוֺ֞ת (ham·miṣ·wōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4687: Commandment

and ordinances
וְהַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֗ים (wə·ham·miš·pā·ṭîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

gave
צִוָּ֧ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

to the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

through
בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

on the plains
בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת (bə·‘ar·ḇōṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6160: Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee

of Moab
מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

by
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Jordan
יַרְדֵּ֥ן (yar·dên)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine

across from Jericho.
יְרֵחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua


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