Numbers 20:27
New International Version
Moses did as the LORD commanded: They went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community.

New Living Translation
So Moses did as the LORD commanded. The three of them went up Mount Hor together as the whole community watched.

English Standard Version
Moses did as the LORD commanded. And they went up Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation.

King James Bible
And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

New King James Version
So Moses did just as the LORD commanded, and they went up to Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded, and they went up to Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

NASB 1995
So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded, and they went up to Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

NASB 1977
So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded, and they went up to Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Moses did just as Yahweh had commanded, and they went up to Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Amplified Bible
So Moses did just as the LORD had commanded; and they went up Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community.

American Standard Version
And Moses did as Jehovah commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Contemporary English Version
Moses obeyed, and everyone watched as he and Aaron and Eleazar walked to the top of Mount Hor.

English Revised Version
And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses did as the LORD commanded. The whole community saw them go up on Mount Hor.

Good News Translation
Moses did what the LORD had commanded. They went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community,

International Standard Version
So Moses did just what the LORD had commanded. They ascended Mount Hor right in front of the entire community.

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation.

NET Bible
So Moses did as the LORD commanded; and they went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community.

New Heart English Bible
Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they ascended mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

World English Bible
Moses did as Yahweh commanded. They went up onto Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses does as YHWH has commanded, and they go up to Mount Hor before the eyes of all the congregation,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses doth as Jehovah hath commanded, and they go up unto mount Hor before the eyes of all the company,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will do as Jehovah commanded: and he will bring him up to mount Hor before the eyes of all the assembly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moses did as the Lord had commanded: and they went up into mount Hor before all the multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude.

New American Bible
Moses did as the LORD commanded. When they had climbed Mount Hor in view of the whole community,

New Revised Standard Version
Moses did as the LORD had commanded; they went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe did as LORD JEHOVAH ordered him and they went up to Hor Mountain before the eyes of the whole assembly.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses did as the LORD commanded; and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses did as the Lord commanded him, and took him up to mount Or, before all the congregation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Aaron
26Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” 27So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. 28After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain.…

Cross References
Exodus 24:13
So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.

Deuteronomy 34:5-6
So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said. / And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave.

Exodus 17:10-12
Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.

Deuteronomy 10:6
The Israelites traveled from Beeroth Bene-jaakan to Moserah, where Aaron died and was buried, and Eleazar his son succeeded him as priest.

Leviticus 8:2-4
“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, / and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” / So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Exodus 29:29-30
The holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them. / The son who succeeds him as priest and enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place must wear them for seven days.

Numbers 33:38-39
At the LORD’s command, Aaron the priest climbed Mount Hor and died there on the first day of the fifth month, in the fortieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt. / Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.

Joshua 24:33
Eleazar son of Aaron also died, and they buried him at Gibeah, which had been given to his son Phinehas in the hill country of Ephraim.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

1 Chronicles 6:3
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 20
1. The children of Israel come to Zin, where Miriam dies.
2. They murmur for want of water
7. Moses smiting the rock, brings forth water at Meribah
14. Moses at Kadesh desires passage through Edom, which is denied him
22. At Mount Hor Aaron resigns his place to Eleazar, and dies














So Moses did
This phrase highlights Moses' obedience to God's command. The Hebrew root for "did" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. Moses' actions reflect his role as a faithful servant and leader, emphasizing the importance of obedience to divine instructions. In the broader biblical narrative, Moses is often seen as a mediator between God and the Israelites, and his compliance here underscores his dedication to fulfilling God's will.

as the LORD had commanded
The phrase underscores the authority and sovereignty of God in the life of Moses and the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is צָוָה (tsavah), which implies a directive or order. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God provides guidance and expects adherence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of following God's commands as an expression of faith and trust in His divine plan.

and they went up
This action signifies movement and transition, both physically and spiritually. The ascent up Mount Hor can be seen as a metaphor for drawing closer to God, as mountains often symbolize divine encounters in the Bible. The act of going up also indicates a willingness to follow God's lead, even when it involves leaving behind the familiar or comfortable.

Mount Hor
Mount Hor is a significant geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is traditionally identified as the place where Aaron, the brother of Moses, died and was buried. The mountain's name in Hebrew, הֹר (Hor), may mean "mountain" or "hill," emphasizing its prominence. The historical and archaeological context of Mount Hor situates it within the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness, marking a pivotal moment in their journey to the Promised Land.

in the sight of the whole congregation
This phrase highlights the communal aspect of the event. The Hebrew word for "congregation" is עֵדָה (edah), which refers to an assembly or gathering. The public nature of Moses and Aaron's ascent serves as a witness to the entire community, reinforcing the transparency and accountability of their leadership. It also serves as a collective experience for the Israelites, reminding them of their shared journey and the visible presence of God's guidance in their midst.

(27) And they went up into Mount Hor . . . --Some would render to the summit of the mountain, and regard these words as equivalent to those which occur in the following verse, "the top of the mount;" but the same words occur in the fourth verse of the following chapter, where they cannot be thus understood.

In the sight of all the congregation.--The place where the people encamped is called Moseroth in Numbers 33:30, and Mosera in Deuteronomy 10:6.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

did
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

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

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

and they climbed
וַֽיַּעֲלוּ֙ (way·ya·‘ă·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

Mount
הָהָ֔ר (hā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Hor
הֹ֣ר (hōr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2023: Hor -- two mountains in Palestine

in the sight
לְעֵינֵ֖י (lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

congregation.
הָעֵדָֽה׃ (hā·‘ê·ḏāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage


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