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He took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded. He presented Joshua to Eleazar the priest and the whole community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and made him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses did just as the LORD commanded him; he took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moses did just as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Moses did just as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Moses did just as Yahweh commanded him; and he took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before the priest Eleazar and the entire community,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire community, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as Jehovah commanded him; and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses followed the LORD's instructions and took Joshua to Eleazar and the people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and made him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He had Joshua stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Moses did what the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, made him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest and the entire community, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him; he took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before the whole community.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as Yahweh commanded him. He took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses does as YHWH has commanded him, and takes Joshua and causes him to stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses doth as Jehovah hath commanded him, and taketh Joshua, and causeth him to stand before Eleazar the priest, and before all the company,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will do as Jehovah commanded him; and he will take Joshua and will make him stand before Eleazar the priest, and before all the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the Lord had commanded. And when he had taken Josue, he set him before Eleazar the priest, and all the assembly of the people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And when he had brought Joshua, he set him before Eleazar the priest, and before the entire gathering of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. Taking Joshua and having him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua and made him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe did as LORD JEHOVAH commanded him, and he took Yeshua and presented him before Eliazer the Priest and before all of the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses did as the Lord commanded him; and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/27-22.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=8600" 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/27.htm">Joshua to Succeed Moses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><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/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">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: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- 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 him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">He took</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/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mi·ḏê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">had him stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: wə·lip̄·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation,</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.…<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="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a></span><br />Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1-2</a></span><br />Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, / “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></span><br />They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Exodus 24:13</a></span><br />So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Exodus 33:11</a></span><br />Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">1 Chronicles 22:11-13</a></span><br />Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. / Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. / Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></span><br />David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9-15</a></span><br />After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. / “You have requested a difficult thing,” said Elijah. “Nevertheless, if you see me as I am taken from you, it will be yours. But if not, then it will not be so.” / As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / 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="/mark/3-14.htm">Mark 3:14-15</a></span><br />He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19</a></b></br> And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Deuteronomy 3:28</a></b></br> But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7,8</a></b></br> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/22-41.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/31-16.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/30-14.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/31-12.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/31-12.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/32-12.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/30-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/31-27.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-1.htm">The daughters of Zelophehad ask for an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-6.htm">The law of inheritances</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-12.htm">Moses, being told of his death, asks for a successor</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Joshua is appointed to succeed him</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'; 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This phrase highlights Moses' role as a faithful servant and leader who acts according to divine instruction. His obedience sets a precedent for Israel's leaders and reflects the importance of following God's will. This act of obedience is reminiscent of other biblical figures who followed God's commands, such as Noah building the ark (<a href="/genesis/6-22.htm">Genesis 6:22</a>) and Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac (<a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Genesis 22:2-3</a>).<p><b>He took Joshua,</b><br>Joshua, the son of Nun, is introduced as Moses' successor. His selection is significant as he represents a new generation of leadership for Israel. Joshua had already proven his faithfulness and capability, notably as one of the two spies who trusted in God's promise to give Israel the land of Canaan (<a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-9</a>). His name, meaning "The LORD is salvation," is a type of Christ, foreshadowing Jesus, whose name in Hebrew is Yeshua, the same as Joshua.<p><b>had him stand before Eleazar the priest</b><br>Eleazar, the son of Aaron, serves as the high priest, a role of spiritual leadership and mediation between God and the people. By having Joshua stand before Eleazar, the text emphasizes the importance of spiritual authority and the priestly blessing in the commissioning of leaders. This act signifies the divine approval and religious legitimacy of Joshua's leadership. The priestly role is a type of Christ, who is our high priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14</a>).<p><b>and the whole congregation,</b><br>The presence of the whole congregation underscores the communal aspect of leadership transition. It ensures transparency and public acknowledgment of Joshua's new role. This public commissioning is crucial for maintaining unity and continuity within the Israelite community. It reflects the biblical principle of communal witness and accountability, as seen in other instances of public declarations, such as the covenant renewal at Shechem (<a href="/joshua/24.htm">Joshua 24:1-28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is obediently following God's command to appoint Joshua as his successor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>A faithful servant of God and Moses, chosen to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. His name in Hebrew, "Yehoshua," means "The LORD is salvation."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar_the_priest.htm">Eleazar the Priest</a></b><br>The son of Aaron, serving as the high priest. He plays a crucial role in the religious and communal life of Israel, representing the spiritual authority in this transition of leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whole_congregation.htm">The Whole Congregation</a></b><br>The assembly of the Israelites, witnessing the public commissioning of Joshua, which underscores the communal aspect of leadership and accountability.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who directs the leadership transition, ensuring His people are guided according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_command.htm">Obedience to God's Command</a></b><br>Moses' actions demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's instructions, even in leadership transitions. This teaches us to trust God's plan and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_affirmation_of_leadership.htm">Public Affirmation of Leadership</a></b><br>The public nature of Joshua's commissioning highlights the importance of community recognition and support in leadership roles. It encourages transparency and accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">Role of Spiritual Leaders</a></b><br>Eleazar's involvement signifies the importance of spiritual oversight in leadership transitions, reminding us of the need for spiritual guidance in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The seamless transition from Moses to Joshua illustrates God's unchanging plan and faithfulness. It reassures us that God’s purposes prevail through different leaders and generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness.htm">Courage and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Joshua's example encourages us to be courageous and faithful in the roles God assigns to us, trusting in His presence and promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_joshua's_appointment.htm">Numbers 27:18-23: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Joshua's appointment actually took place as described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_zelophehad's_daughters'_inheritance_plausible.htm">Joshua 17:3-6: Is the story of Zelophehad's daughters inheriting land plausible in a strict patriarchal society, or does it conflict with known ancient customs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ark_of_the_testimony.htm">What is the Ark of the Testimony?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-22.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">Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֔ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | 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">יְהוָ֖ה</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 him.</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</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">He took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joshua,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had him stand</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּֽעֲמִדֵ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mi·ḏê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eleazar</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">congregation,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/27-22.htm">Numbers 27:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:22 Moses did as Yahweh commanded him (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/27-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 27:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/27-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 27:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:23" /></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>