Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the LORD’s command they encamped, and at the LORD’s command they set out. They obeyed the LORD’s order, in accordance with his command through Moses. New Living Translation So they camped or traveled at the LORD’s command, and they did whatever the LORD told them through Moses. English Standard Version At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out. They kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by Moses. Berean Standard Bible They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command; they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses. King James Bible At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. New King James Version At the command of the LORD they remained encamped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by the hand of Moses. New American Standard Bible At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they did what the LORD required, in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses. NASB 1995 At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they kept the LORD’S charge, according to the command of the LORD through Moses. NASB 1977 At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they kept the LORD’S charge, according to the command of the LORD through Moses. Legacy Standard Bible At the command of Yahweh they camped, and at the command of Yahweh they set out; they kept the charge of Yahweh, according to the command of Yahweh by the hand of Moses. Amplified Bible At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed on; they kept their obligation to the LORD, in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses. Christian Standard Bible They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command. They carried out the LORD’s requirement according to his command through Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command. They carried out the LORD’s requirement according to His command through Moses. American Standard Version At the commandment of Jehovah they encamped, and at the commandment of Jehovah they journeyed: they kept the charge of Jehovah, at the commandment of Jehovah by Moses. Contemporary English Version They obeyed the LORD's commands and went wherever he directed Moses. English Revised Version At the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the LORD's command they set up camp, and at his command they broke camp. They obeyed the command that the LORD had given through Moses. Good News Translation They set up camp and broke camp in obedience to the commands which the LORD gave through Moses. International Standard Version According to what the LORD said, they would remain in camp, and according to what the LORD said, they would travel. They kept the commands that the LORD had given through Moses. Majority Standard Bible They camped at the LORD?s command, and they set out at the LORD?s command; they carried out the LORD?s charge according to His command through Moses. NET Bible At the commandment of the LORD they camped, and at the commandment of the LORD they traveled on; they kept the instructions of the LORD according to the commandment of the LORD, by the authority of Moses. New Heart English Bible At the commandment of the LORD they camped, and at the commandment of the LORD they traveled. They kept the LORD's command, at the commandment of the LORD by Moses. Webster's Bible Translation At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. World English Bible At the commandment of Yahweh they encamped, and at the commandment of Yahweh they traveled. They kept Yahweh’s command, at the commandment of Yahweh by Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBy the command of YHWH they encamp, and by the command of YHWH they journey; they have kept the charge of YHWH, by the command of YHWH in the hand of Moses. Young's Literal Translation by the command of Jehovah they encamp, and by the command of Jehovah they journey; the charge of Jehovah they have kept, by the command of Jehovah in the hand of Moses. Smith's Literal Translation At the mouth of Jehovah they shall encamp, and at the mouth of Jehovah, they shall remove; the watches of Jehovah they watched, at the mouth of Jehovah by the hand of Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBy the word of the Lord they pitched their tents, and by his word they marched: and kept the watches of the Lord according to his commandment by the hand of Moses. Catholic Public Domain Version By the word of the Lord they fixed their tents, and by his word they advanced. And they kept the night watches of the Lord, according to his command by the hand of Moses. New American Bible At the direction of the LORD they pitched camp, and at the LORD’s direction they broke camp; they kept the charge of the LORD, as the LORD directed them through Moses. New Revised Standard Version At the command of the LORD they would camp, and at the command of the LORD they would set out. They kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the ordinances of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated By the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH they remained and by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH they picked up, and they kept the charge of LORD JEHOVAH according to the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH by the agency of Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation For they shall depart by the command of the Lord: - they kept the charge of the Lord by the command of the Lord by the hand of Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cloud Above the Tabernacle…22Whether the cloud lingered for two days, a month, or longer, the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle; but when it was lifted, they would set out. 23They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command; they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses. Cross References Exodus 40:36-38 Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys. Nehemiah 9:19 You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. Psalm 78:14 He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night. Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night. Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people. Deuteronomy 1:33 who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel. Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 8:15 He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint. Isaiah 4:5 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, Isaiah 63:14 Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Revelation 7:15 For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Treasury of Scripture At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. they kept Numbers 9:19 And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not. Genesis 26:5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws. Joshua 22:3 Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God. Jump to Previous Accordance Camped Charge Command Commandment Encamp Encamped Forward Hand Journey Journeyed Kept LORD'S Moses Obeyed Order Orders Rested Tents Traveled WordJump to Next Accordance Camped Charge Command Commandment Encamp Encamped Forward Hand Journey Journeyed Kept LORD'S Moses Obeyed Order Orders Rested Tents Traveled WordNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites They camped at the LORD’s command The Israelites' journey through the wilderness was guided by the presence of God, symbolized by the cloud over the tabernacle. This divine guidance underscores the importance of obedience and reliance on God’s direction. The encampment was not random but divinely orchestrated, reflecting God’s sovereignty and care for His people. This mirrors the Christian life, where believers are called to trust in God’s guidance through His Word and Spirit. and they set out at the LORD’s command they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were journeying through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who guided His people with His presence. 3. The Cloud A manifestation of God's presence, which rested over the tabernacle and directed the movements of the Israelites. 4. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites. 5. The Wilderness Journey The period of Israel's travels from Egypt to the Promised Land, marked by divine guidance and provision. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceJust as the Israelites were led by the cloud, believers today are led by the Holy Spirit. We must remain sensitive to His leading in our lives. Obedience to God's Timing The Israelites moved and camped at the LORD's command. We should learn to wait on God's timing and not rush ahead with our own plans. Faith in Uncertainty The Israelites did not know how long they would camp or when they would move. Trusting God in uncertain times is a key aspect of faith. God's Presence The cloud over the tabernacle symbolized God's presence. We should seek to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives. Community and Unity The entire community of Israel moved together at God's command. This teaches us the importance of unity and collective obedience in the body of Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They campedיַחֲנ֔וּ (ya·ḥă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command, פִּ֤י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to and they set out יִסָּ֑עוּ (yis·sā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey at וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command; פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to they carried out שָׁמָ֔רוּ (šā·mā·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the LORD’s יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel charge מִשְׁמֶ֤רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function according to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against His יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to through בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Numbers 9:23 NIVNumbers 9:23 NLT Numbers 9:23 ESV Numbers 9:23 NASB Numbers 9:23 KJV Numbers 9:23 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:23 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:23 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:23 French Bible Numbers 9:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:23 At the commandment of Yahweh they encamped (Nu Num.) |
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