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Numbers 21:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Numbers 21:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 21 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:”
Numbers 21:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 21:18
The song celebrating the well 'which the princes digged, which the nobles of the people digged, with the scepter, and with their staves' shows joyful cooperation in obtaining God's provision. The imagery of leaders digging with their official staffs (normally not used for manual labor) suggests that even those in authority humble themselves for the community's benefit. The well represents God's provision through human instrumentality—God provides water, but people must dig to access it. This balances divine sovereignty with human responsibility.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 21:18
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“For the LORD is our judge”
“even Ben Hail”
“An inheritance for the assembly of Jacob.”
“For the law was given by Moses”
“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“stand you here by me”
“who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another?”
“and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it”
“and encamped in Dibon Gad.”
“And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD.”