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they did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus the Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel did; according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel did <i>so;</i> in accordance with all that the LORD had commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel did; according to all which the LORD had commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel did; according to all which the LORD had commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel did; according to all which Yahweh had commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus the sons of Israel did <i>these things;</i> according to all that the LORD had commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus did the children of Israel; according to all that Jehovah commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The people of Israel did everything the LORD had commanded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus did the children of Israel; according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Israelites did everything as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the people of Israel did everything that the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelis observed everything that the LORD had commanded Moses, doing exactly what they were told.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus the Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses--that is what they did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel did. According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so they did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Thus the children of Israel did. According to all that Yahweh commanded Moses, so they did. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel do according to all that YHWH has commanded Moses; so they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Israel do according to all that Jehovah hath commanded Moses; so they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel shall do according to all which Jehovah commanded Moses; so did they.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did according to all things which the Lord had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, the sons of Israel acted according to everything that the Lord had instructed Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites complied; they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Israelites did so; they did just as the LORD commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe; in this way they did. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus did the children of Israel; according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-54.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=406" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">The Exemption of the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">53</span>But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.” <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Thus the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘ă·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵōl (Prep:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Exodus 40:16</a></span><br />Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-4.htm">Leviticus 8:4</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him, and the assembly gathered at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-3.htm">Deuteronomy 1:3</a></span><br />In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the LORD had commanded him concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-15.htm">Joshua 11:15</a></span><br />As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22</a></span><br />But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">1 Kings 2:3</a></span><br />And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-6.htm">2 Kings 18:6</a></span><br />He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></span><br />Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm">Nehemiah 8:14</a></span><br />And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Psalm 119:4</a></span><br />You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-18.htm">Isaiah 48:18</a></span><br />If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a></span><br />but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24</a></span><br />My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-34.htm">Numbers 2:34</a></b></br> And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so they set forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21,22</a></b></br> Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name <i>is</i> in him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32,43</a></b></br> Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/1-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/1-48.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/1-19.htm">Orders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-33.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-32.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Orders</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-1.htm">God commands Moses to number the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">The princes of the tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">The number of every tribe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Thus the Israelites did everything</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the obedience of the Israelites to God's commands. In the context of the Book of Numbers, this obedience is crucial as it sets the stage for their journey through the wilderness. The Israelites' compliance is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, highlighting the importance of following divine instructions. This obedience is contrasted with later instances of rebellion, such as the incident with the golden calf (Exodus 32) and the refusal to enter the Promised Land (Numbers 14).<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded</b><br>The phrase underscores the direct communication between God and Moses, which is a central theme in the Torah. God's commands were not arbitrary but were given with purpose and precision. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's law was a sign of faithfulness. The phrase also points to the meticulous nature of the law, as seen in the detailed instructions for the tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and the sacrificial system (Leviticus).<p><b>Moses</b><br>Moses is a pivotal figure in the Old Testament, serving as the mediator between God and the Israelites. His leadership is characterized by his faithfulness and humility (<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a>). Moses is a type of Christ, as both are seen as deliverers and lawgivers. In the New Testament, Jesus is often compared to Moses, but as one who brings a new covenant (<a href="/hebrews/3.htm">Hebrews 3:1-6</a>). Moses' role in conveying God's commands to the people is foundational for understanding the structure and governance of Israel during their wilderness journey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who were chosen by God to be His people. In this context, they are in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, preparing to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and gave them the Law through Moses.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The prophet and leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness. He is the mediator between God and the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for the events of Numbers, where the Israelites are journeying and being prepared by God to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_commandments.htm">The Commandments</a></b><br>The specific instructions given by God to Moses, which the Israelites are to follow. These include laws, rituals, and organizational instructions for the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God’s Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions through Moses serves as a model of obedience for believers today. It underscores the importance of following God's Word as a demonstration of faith and trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' role as a leader and mediator highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding others to follow God's commands. Leaders today are called to faithfully communicate and exemplify God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The collective obedience of the Israelites shows the significance of community in the faith journey. Believers are encouraged to support and hold each other accountable in living out God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_and_provision.htm">God’s Faithfulness and Provision</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54</a> reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing guidance and structure for His people. Trusting in God's provision and direction is crucial for navigating life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_confirm_moses_and_aaron's_roles.htm">Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exclude_levites_in_numbers_1_47-53.htm">What rationale is given for excluding Levites from the census in Numbers 1:47-53, and how does this affect the overall population count?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_aaron's_death_location_differ.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 10:6-7 place Aaron's death at Moserah when Numbers 20:27-28 records it occurred on Mount Hor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_character_inconsistent_in_numbers_12_9-10.htm">Does the harsh divine reaction in Numbers 12:9-10 conflict with other biblical portrayals of God's mercy, suggesting an inconsistency in the text's depiction of God's character?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-54.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Thus the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֠כֹל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-54.htm">Numbers 1:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-54.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:54 Thus the children of Israel did (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 2:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>