Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at his command they encamped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they remained in camp. New Living Translation In this way, they traveled and camped at the LORD’s command wherever he told them to go. Then they remained in their camp as long as the cloud stayed over the Tabernacle. English Standard Version At the command of the LORD the people of Israel set out, and at the command of the LORD they camped. As long as the cloud rested over the tabernacle, they remained in camp. Berean Standard Bible At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. King James Bible At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents. New King James Version At the command of the LORD the children of Israel would journey, and at the command of the LORD they would camp; as long as the cloud stayed above the tabernacle they remained encamped. New American Standard Bible At the command of the LORD the sons of Israel would set out, and at the command of the LORD they would camp; as long as the cloud settled over the tabernacle, they remained camped. NASB 1995 At the command of the LORD the sons of Israel would set out, and at the command of the LORD they would camp; as long as the cloud settled over the tabernacle, they remained camped. NASB 1977 At the command of the LORD the sons of Israel would set out, and at the command of the LORD they would camp; as long as the cloud settled over the tabernacle, they remained camped. Legacy Standard Bible At the command of Yahweh the sons of Israel would set out, and at the command of Yahweh they would camp; as long as the cloud settled over the tabernacle, they remained camped. Amplified Bible At the LORD’S command the Israelites would journey on, and at His command they would camp. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle they remained camped. Christian Standard Bible At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they camped. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they camped. American Standard Version At the commandment of Jehovah the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of Jehovah they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they remained encamped. English Revised Version At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they remained encamped. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the LORD's command the Israelites would break camp, and at his command they would set up camp. As long as the [column of] smoke stayed over the tent, they would stay in the same place. Good News Translation The people broke camp at the command of the LORD, and at his command they set up camp. As long as the cloud stayed over the Tent, they stayed in the same camp. International Standard Version According to whatever the LORD said, the Israelis would travel. According to whatever the LORD said, they would camp as long as the cloud remained over the Tent of Meeting. Majority Standard Bible At the LORD?s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD?s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. NET Bible At the commandment of the LORD the Israelites would begin their journey, and at the commandment of the LORD they would make camp; as long as the cloud remained settled over the tabernacle they would camp. New Heart English Bible At the commandment of the LORD, the children of Israel traveled, and at the commandment of the LORD they camped. As long as the cloud remained on the tabernacle they remained camped. Webster's Bible Translation At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents. World English Bible At the commandment of Yahweh, the children of Israel traveled, and at the commandment of Yahweh they encamped. As long as the cloud remained on the tabernacle they remained encamped. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionby the command of YHWH the sons of Israel journey, and by the command of YHWH they encamp; all the days that the cloud dwells over the Dwelling Place they encamp. Young's Literal Translation by the command of Jehovah the sons of Israel journey, and by the command of Jehovah they encamp; all the days that the cloud doth tabernacle over the tabernacle they encamp. Smith's Literal Translation At the mouth of Jehovah the sons of Israel will remove, and at the mouth of Jehovah they will encamp: all the days which the cloud shall dwell upon the dwelling they shall encamp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt the commandment of the Lord they marched, and at his commandment they pitched the tabernacle. All the days that the cloud abode over the tabernacle, they remained in the same place: Catholic Public Domain Version Upon the order of the Lord they advanced, and upon his order they fixed the tabernacle. All the days during which the cloud was standing over the tabernacle, they remained in the same place. New American Bible At the direction of the LORD the Israelites broke camp, and at the LORD’s direction they pitched camp. As long as the cloud stayed over the tabernacle, they remained in camp. New Revised Standard Version At the command of the LORD the Israelites would set out, and at the command of the LORD they would camp. As long as the cloud rested over the tabernacle, they would remain in camp. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they encamped; all the days that the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they remained in their tents. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated By the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH the children of Israel picked up and by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH all of them were pitching camp; they stayed for the days when the cloud abode on the Tabernacle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they remained encamped. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Israel shall encamp by the command of the Lord, and by the command of the Lord they shall remove: all the days in which the cloud overshadows the tabernacle, the children of Israel shall encamp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cloud Above the Tabernacle…17Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. 18At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. 19Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out.… 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. Exodus 14:19-20 And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other. 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. 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. 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. John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Treasury of Scripture At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they pitched: as long as the cloud stayed on the tabernacle they rested in their tents. and at the Numbers 9:20 And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed. Numbers 10:13 And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Exodus 17:1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink. as long as 1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; Jump to Previous Abode Camp Camped Children Cloud Command Commandment Dwelt Encamped Forward House Israel Israelites Journeyed Lord's Pitched Rested Resting Settled Tabernacle Tents TraveledJump to Next Abode Camp Camped Children Cloud Command Commandment Dwelt Encamped Forward House Israel Israelites Journeyed Lord's Pitched Rested Resting Settled Tabernacle Tents TraveledNumbers 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 At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out This phrase emphasizes the divine guidance that the Israelites received during their journey through the wilderness. The LORD's command signifies His sovereign authority and the importance of obedience to His will. This guidance is reminiscent of the pillar of cloud and fire that led them (Exodus 13:21-22), symbolizing God's presence and direction. The Israelites' reliance on God's command reflects their dependence on Him for direction and sustenance, a theme that is echoed throughout their wilderness journey. and at the LORD’s command they camped As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who guides and commands His people. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, journeying through the wilderness under divine guidance. 3. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place of God among His people, central to their worship and guidance. 4. The Cloud A visible manifestation of God's presence, guiding the Israelites' movements. 5. The Wilderness Journey The period of Israel's travel from Egypt to the Promised Land, marked by reliance on God's guidance. Teaching Points Divine GuidanceJust as the Israelites relied on the cloud for direction, believers today are called to seek and follow God's guidance in their lives. Obedience to God's Command The Israelites moved and camped at the LORD's command, illustrating the importance of obedience to God's will in our daily decisions. Presence of God The cloud over the tabernacle symbolizes God's constant presence with His people, reminding us that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us. Patience and Trust The Israelites had to wait for the cloud to move, teaching us the value of patience and trust in God's perfect timing. Community and Unity The entire community of Israel moved together, highlighting the importance of unity and collective obedience in the body of Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Atעַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD’s יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel command פִּ֣י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son set out, יִסְעוּ֙ (yis·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey and 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 camped. יַחֲנ֑וּ (ya·ḥă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp As long as כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the cloud הֶעָנָ֛ן (he·‘ā·nān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud remained יִשְׁכֹּ֧ן (yiš·kōn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle they camped. יַחֲנֽוּ׃ (ya·ḥă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp Links Numbers 9:18 NIVNumbers 9:18 NLT Numbers 9:18 ESV Numbers 9:18 NASB Numbers 9:18 KJV Numbers 9:18 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:18 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:18 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:18 French Bible Numbers 9:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:18 At the commandment of Yahweh the children (Nu Num.) |
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