Numbers 11:30
New International Version
Then Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.

New Living Translation
Then Moses returned to the camp with the elders of Israel.

English Standard Version
And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp, along with the elders of Israel.

King James Bible
And Moses gat him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

New King James Version
And Moses returned to the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp, both he and the elders of Israel.

NASB 1995
Then Moses returned to the camp, both he and the elders of Israel.

NASB 1977
Then Moses returned to the camp, both he and the elders of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp, both he and the elders of Israel.

Amplified Bible
Then Moses went back into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp along with the elders of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp along with the elders of Israel.

American Standard Version
And Moses gat him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
Then Moses and the 70 leaders went back to camp.

English Revised Version
And Moses gat him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Moses and the leaders went back to the camp.

Good News Translation
Then Moses and the seventy leaders of Israel went back to camp.

International Standard Version
Then Moses—that is, he and the elders of Israel—returned to the camp.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp, along with the elders of Israel.

NET Bible
Then Moses returned to the camp along with the elders of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Moses went into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses withdrew into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

World English Bible
Moses went into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses is gathered to the camp, he and [the] elderly of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses is gathered unto the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will take himself into the camp, he and the old men of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses returned, with the ancients of Israel, into the camp.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses returned, with those greater by birth of Israel, into the camp.

New American Bible
Then Moses retired to the camp, along with the elders of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Moses came into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe entered the encampment, he and the Elders of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses withdrew into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses departed into the camp, himself and the elders of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Seventy Elders Anointed
29But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would place His Spirit on them!” 30Then Moses returned to the camp, along with the elders of Israel.

Cross References
Exodus 18:25-26
So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.

Deuteronomy 1:9-15
At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ...

Acts 6:3-6
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” / This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. ...

1 Samuel 10:10-13
When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them. / When all those who had formerly known Saul saw him prophesying with the prophets, they asked one another, “What has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?” / Then a man who lived there replied, “And who is their father?” So the saying became a proverb: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” ...

1 Kings 19:19-21
So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah.

2 Kings 2:15-16
When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. / “Look now,” they said to Elisha, “we your servants have fifty valiant men. Please let them go and search for your master. Perhaps the Spirit of the LORD has taken him up and put him on one of the mountains or in one of the valleys.” “Do not send them,” Elisha replied.

Luke 10:1-2
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. / And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.

Matthew 10:1-4
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...

Acts 13:1-3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

1 Corinthians 12:28-31
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. / Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? / Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? ...

Ephesians 4:11-12
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

1 Peter 4:10-11
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 12:6-8
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses got him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

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4. The people crave meat, and loathe manna
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16. God promises to divide his burden unto seventy elders,
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Then Moses returned to the camp
Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, often moved between the camp and the Tent of Meeting, where he communicated with God. This movement signifies his role as an intermediary between God and the people. The camp represents the community of Israel, which was organized around the Tabernacle during their wilderness journey. Moses returning to the camp indicates his continued leadership and responsibility for guiding the people according to God's instructions. This phrase also highlights the physical and spiritual journey of the Israelites as they moved towards the Promised Land.

along with the elders of Israel
The elders of Israel were leaders chosen to assist Moses in governing the people. Their inclusion here emphasizes the shared leadership and the importance of wise counsel in managing the affairs of the nation. The elders' presence signifies a collective responsibility and the delegation of authority, which was necessary for the effective administration of such a large group. This structure of leadership is echoed in the New Testament with the appointment of elders in the early church (Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5). The elders' role also prefigures the concept of spiritual leadership and governance within the body of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to guide His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is a prophet and mediator between God and the Israelites.

2. Elders of Israel
These are the seventy elders chosen to assist Moses in leading the people. They were endowed with the Spirit of God to help bear the burden of leadership.

3. The Camp
Refers to the encampment of the Israelites in the wilderness. It is a place of community, worship, and sometimes rebellion.

4. The Spirit of God
Earlier in the chapter, God places His Spirit upon the seventy elders, signifying divine empowerment and shared leadership.

5. The Tent of Meeting
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the place where Moses often met with God and where the Spirit was bestowed upon the elders.
Teaching Points
Shared Leadership
God’s design for leadership often involves shared responsibility. Just as Moses was not meant to lead alone, we are encouraged to share burdens and responsibilities within our communities.

Empowerment by the Spirit
The Spirit of God empowers individuals for service. In our lives, we should seek the Spirit’s guidance and empowerment for the tasks God has set before us.

Returning to the Community
After receiving God’s direction and empowerment, Moses and the elders returned to the camp. This teaches us the importance of returning to our communities to serve and lead after spiritual renewal.

Obedience and Trust
Moses’ actions demonstrate obedience to God’s instructions. Trusting in God’s provision and plan is crucial, even when the path is challenging.

The Role of Elders
Elders play a vital role in spiritual leadership. Their wisdom and guidance are essential for the health and direction of the community.Verse 30. - Moses gat him into the camp. Although the tabernacle stood in the midst of the camp, yet it was practically separated from the tents of the other tribes by an open space and by the encampments of the Levites. There is, therefore, no ground for inferring from this and similar expressions that the record really belongs to a time when the tabernacle was pitched outside the camp.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

returned
וַיֵּאָסֵ֥ף (way·yê·’ā·sêp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the camp,
הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

along with the elders
וְזִקְנֵ֥י (wə·ziq·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2205: Old

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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