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and give him a charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and inaugurate him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation; and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before the whole congregation, and give him a commission in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have him stand before the priest Eleazar and the whole community, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community, and commission him in their sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then go with him and tell him to stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the Israelites. Appoint Joshua as their new leader <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community, and give him his instructions in their presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Have him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the whole community, and there before them all proclaim him as your successor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and make him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the entire community. Then you are to set him in charge right before their eyes, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />set him before Eleazar the priest and before the whole community, and commission him publicly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation: and give him a charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and commission him in their sight. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and have caused him to stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and have charged him before their eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and hast caused him to stand before Eleazar the priest, and before all the company, and hast charged him before their eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And make him to stand before Eleazar the priest, and before all the assembly: and command him before their eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest and all the multitude: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire multitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community, and commission him in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />have him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And make him to stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation; and put him in charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And stand him before Eliazer the Priest and before all of the assembly and command him in their sight.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt set him before Eleazar the priest, and thou shalt give him a charge before all the congregation, and thou shalt give a charge concerning him before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/27-19.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=8568" 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">18</span>And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">Have him stand</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/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> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: wə·ṣiw·wî·ṯāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">and commission</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: lə·‘ê·nê·hem (Prep-l:: N-cdc:: 3mp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in their sight.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.…<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/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a></span><br />Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”<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_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1-4</a></span><br />As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / 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="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a></span><br />So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / 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="/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="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">1 Chronicles 22:6-13</a></span><br />Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. / “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. ...<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="/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="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />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.<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="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Hebrews 6:2</a></span><br />instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.</p><p class="hdg">put some</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/11-17.htm">Numbers 11:17,28,29</a></b></br> And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which <i>is</i> upon thee, and will put <i>it</i> upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear <i>it</i> not thyself alone… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6,9</a></b></br> And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9,10,15</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me… </p><p class="hdg">may be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16-18</a></b></br> And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/27-8.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/16-29.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/numbers/27-14.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/21-23.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/numbers/27-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/27-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/22-33.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/25-6.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/27-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Commission</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Company</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/numbers/32-13.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/numbers/32-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/numbers/27-22.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/27-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/32-27.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/32-5.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.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'; </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/27.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/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Have him stand before Eleazar the priest</b><br>This phrase indicates the importance of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, who succeeded his father as the high priest. The high priest played a crucial role in Israelite society, serving as a mediator between God and the people. Standing before Eleazar signifies the divine approval and religious legitimacy of Joshua's leadership. This act also underscores the continuity of the priestly line and the importance of spiritual authority in leadership transitions. The high priest's involvement highlights the theocratic nature of Israel's governance, where religious and civil leadership were intertwined.<p><b>and the whole congregation</b><br>The inclusion of the whole congregation emphasizes the communal aspect of leadership in Israel. It was important for the people to witness the commissioning of Joshua to ensure transparency and public acknowledgment of his new role. This public ceremony would foster unity and collective acceptance of Joshua as Moses' successor. The congregation's presence also reflects the democratic elements within the theocratic system, where the community had a role in affirming leadership. This practice can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament church's communal decision-making processes, as seen in <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>.<p><b>and commission him in their sight</b><br>Commissioning Joshua in the sight of the congregation was a formal act of transferring authority. This public commissioning served as a visible sign of God's choice and Moses' endorsement of Joshua. It was essential for maintaining order and continuity as Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land. The act of commissioning is reminiscent of the laying on of hands in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a>, where leaders are set apart for specific tasks. This phrase also foreshadows the Great Commission given by Jesus to His disciples in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where authority is passed on to continue God's work.<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 instructed by God to appoint a successor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The son of Nun, chosen by God to succeed Moses as the leader of Israel. He is known for his faithfulness and courage.<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 ceremonial life of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whole_congregation.htm">The Whole Congregation</a></b><br>Refers to the assembly of the Israelites, who are witnesses to the commissioning of Joshua.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/commissioning_event.htm">Commissioning Event</a></b><br>A significant moment where Joshua is publicly appointed and empowered to lead the Israelites, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_public_commissioning.htm">The Importance of Public Commissioning</a></b><br>Public commissioning serves as a formal recognition of God's chosen leader and provides accountability and support from the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a></b><br>God’s plan includes orderly transitions of leadership, ensuring continuity and stability for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">Role of Spiritual Leaders</a></b><br>Spiritual leaders, like Eleazar, play a vital role in guiding and affirming new leaders, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a></b><br>The involvement of the whole congregation highlights the communal aspect of leadership and the shared responsibility in supporting and praying for leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_command.htm">Obedience to God’s Command</a></b><br>Moses' obedience in commissioning Joshua demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions, even in leadership transitions.<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/what_is_the_church_of_god_in_christ.htm">What is the Church of God in Christ?</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/why_address_women's_inheritance_later.htm">Numbers 27:1-11: If God's law was perfect, why did He only address women's inheritance rights after Zelophehad's daughters complained?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_black_people.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on black people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">And give him a charge . . . --</span>Comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm" title="And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with you.">Deuteronomy 31:23</a>, "And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give him a charge.</span> <span class="hebrew">צִוּיתָה</span>. Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἐντελῇ αὐτῷ</span>. Command or instruct him as to his duties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/27-19.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">Have him stand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַֽעֲמַדְתָּ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second 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">הָעֵדָ֑ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">and commission</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִוִּיתָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣiw·wî·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second 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">him in their sight.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֵינֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ê·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">OT Law: Numbers 27:19 And set him before Eleazar the priest (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 27:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/27-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 27:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 27:20" /></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>