Numbers 32:42
Numbers 32:42 in Multiple Translations
And Nobah went and captured Kenath and its villages and called it Nobah, after his own name.
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name.
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name.
And Nobah went and took Kenath and its small towns, naming it Nobah, after himself.
Nobah attacked Kenath and captured it, along with its villages. He named it Nobah after himself.
Also Nobah went and tooke Kenath, with the villages thereof and called it Nobah, after his owne name.
and Nobah hath gone and captureth Kenath, and its villages, and calleth it Nobah, by his own name.
Nobah went and took Kenath and its villages, and called it Nobah, after his own name.
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and its villages, and called it Nobah, after his own name.
Nobe also went, and took Canath with the villages thereof: and he called it by his own name, Nobe.
A man named Nobah went and captured Kenath city and the nearby towns, and then he put his own name to be the new name of that area.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 32:42
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Numbers 32:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נֹ֣בַח
הָלַ֔ךְ
וַ/יִּלְכֹּ֥ד
אֶת
קְנָ֖ת
וְ/אֶת
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וַ/יִּקְרָ֧א
לָ֦/ה
נֹ֖בַח
בִּ/שְׁמֽ/וֹ
וְ/נֹ֣בַח
Nôbach
H5025
Nobah
Conj | N-proper
הָלַ֔ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וַ/יִּלְכֹּ֥ד
lâkad
H3920
to capture
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קְנָ֖ת
Qᵉnâth
H7079
Kenath
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp | Suff
וַ/יִּקְרָ֧א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ֦/ה
Prep | Suff
נֹ֖בַח
Nôbach
H5025
Nobah
N-proper
בִּ/שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 32:42
וְ/נֹ֣בַח
Nôbach
H5025
"Nobah"
Conj | N-proper
Nobah was an Israelite and a place east of the Jordan River. The town was named after its conqueror and was part of the region of Gilead. It is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: Nobah = "barking" a place in Gilead which comprised the towns of Kenath and its surrounding villages named after its conqueror; area eventually regained its original identity Another name of qe.nat (קְנָת "Kenath" H7079)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nobah. See also: Numbers 32:42; Judges 8:11.
הָלַ֔ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
וַ/יִּלְכֹּ֥ד
lâkad
H3920
"to capture"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to capture or seize, often using a net or trap. In the Bible, it is used to describe taking control of something or someone, and is also used figuratively to describe being caught or stuck in a situation.
Definition: 1) to capture, take, seize 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to capture, seize 1a2) to capture (of men) (fig.) 1a3) to take (by lot) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be caught (of men in trap, snare) (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) to grasp each other
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, catch (self), be frozen, be holden, stick together, take. See also: Numbers 21:32; 2 Kings 18:10; Psalms 9:16.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קְנָ֖ת
Qᵉnâth
H7079
"Kenath"
N-proper
Kenath was a city east of the Jordan River, taken over by a man named Nobah who renamed it after himself. The name Kenath means possession. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in the region of Gilead.
Definition: § Kenath = "possession" a city in Gilead east of the Jordan taken possession of by a certain Nobah and renamed in his own honour
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kenath. See also: Numbers 32:42; 1 Chronicles 2:23.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וַ/יִּקְרָ֧א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָ֦/ה
""
Prep | Suff
נֹ֖בַח
Nôbach
H5025
"Nobah"
N-proper
Nobah was an Israelite and a place east of the Jordan River. The town was named after its conqueror and was part of the region of Gilead. It is mentioned in the book of Numbers.
Definition: Nobah = "barking" a place in Gilead which comprised the towns of Kenath and its surrounding villages named after its conqueror; area eventually regained its original identity Another name of qe.nat (קְנָת "Kenath" H7079)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nobah. See also: Numbers 32:42; Judges 8:11.
בִּ/שְׁמֽ/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
Study Notes — Numbers 32:42
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- Context
- Cross References
- Numbers 32:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:42
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:42
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:42
- Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:42
- Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:42
- Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:42
- Sermons on Numbers 32:42
Context — The Tribes East of the Jordan
40So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there.
41Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair.
42And Nobah went and captured Kenath and its villages and called it Nobah, after his own name.
Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 49:11 | Their graves are their eternal homes— their dwellings for endless generations— even though their lands were their namesakes. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 18:18 | During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King’s Valley, for he had said, “I have no son to preserve the memory of my name.” So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom’s Monument. |
Numbers 32:42 Summary
[This verse tells us about a man named Nobah who captured a city called Kenath and renamed it after himself. This was a way of claiming ownership and leaving a legacy, similar to what we see in Genesis 4:17. Nobah's actions show us that our choices and actions can have a lasting impact, and we should strive to make choices that honor God, as seen in Colossians 3:17. By trusting in God and taking bold action, we can leave a lasting legacy that brings glory to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Nobah renaming the captured city after himself?
This act of renaming the city after himself, as seen in Numbers 32:42, is a common practice in biblical times, where conquerors would often rename cities or territories after themselves, as a way of claiming ownership and leaving a legacy, similar to what we see in Genesis 4:17 where Cain built a city and named it after his son Enoch.
Who was Nobah and what was his role in the conquest of Canaan?
Nobah is not a widely mentioned figure in the Bible, but based on Numbers 32:42, it appears he was a leader or warrior who played a role in the conquest of Canaan, possibly as part of the tribe of Manasseh, as mentioned in Numbers 32:39-40.
What can we learn from Nobah's actions in this verse?
We can learn from Nobah's actions that our actions have consequences and can leave a lasting impact, just like Nobah's renaming of the city, as seen in Proverbs 22:1, which says 'A good name is to be more desired than rich treasure'.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in Numbers 32, where we see the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh conquering and settling in the land of Gilead, and this verse specifically highlights the actions of Nobah, a descendant of Manasseh, as he conquers and renames the city of Kenath.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can leave a lasting legacy for God's kingdom, just like Nobah left his mark on the city of Kenath?
- How can I, like Nobah, take bold action and trust God for the outcome, as seen in Joshua 1:9?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to take courage and conquer, just like Nobah conquered the city of Kenath?
- How can I ensure that my actions and decisions bring glory to God, rather than just seeking to build my own legacy, as warned against in 1 Corinthians 3:12-13?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 32:42
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof,.... Who this Nobah was is not certain, very probably a descendant of Manasseh; it is said (u) he was among those that were born in Egypt, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 32:42
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof, and called it Nobah, after his own name. Nobah - also a distinguished person connected with the eastern branch of this tribe.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 32:42
Nobah, who though not elsewhere named, was doubtless an eminent person of the tribe of Manasseh.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 32:42
42. And Nobah went and took Kenath] The clan Nobah appears to have given its name to a place, which is mentioned with Jogbehah (see Numbers 32:35) in Judges 8:11. Kenath is identified by Euseb. and Jerome as Kanatha, the modern Ḳ ?anawât, which lay on the western slope of Jebel Ḥ ?aurân. This was far to the north, and would make the present passage imply that the Nobah clan left the district where Nobah lay and migrated. But 1 Chronicles 2:23 places Kenath in close proximity with Ḥ ?avvôth-Jair; and Judges 8:11 can be most easily explained if Kenath and Jogbehah lay near one another.
Barnes' Notes on Numbers 32:42
Kenath - Now Kenawat, an important site near the southern extremity of the tract el-Lejah, and on the western slopes of the mountains of the Hauran.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 32:42
42. Nobah — An Israelite warrior, probably a Manassite. Jewish tradition says that he was born in Egypt, and was buried during the passage of the Jordan.
Sermons on Numbers 32:42
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Name and Fame by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the human desire for name and fame, highlighting the ambitious heart's yearning for earthly immortality and recognition among fellow men. He contrasts the |
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George Isbell by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot reflects on the enduring memorials of a servant of God, emphasizing that the most lasting legacy is found in the works of a minister, whether through the lives touched |