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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these men whose names had been specified,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron called together these chosen leaders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these men who had been named,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by <i>their</i> names:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Moses and Aaron took these men who had been mentioned by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who were designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men that are mentioned by name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by name:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took the men who had been named<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />With the help of these twelve men Moses and Aaron <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron gathered these men who had been mentioned by name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been mentioned specifically by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these men who are mentioned by name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men who are expressed by their names:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these men who are mentioned by name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses takes—Aaron also—these men, who were defined by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses taketh -- Aaron also -- these men, who were defined by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will take, and Aaron, these men which were called by names:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Whom Moses and Aaron took with all the multitude of the common people: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these, with all the multitude of the common people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men who were chosen by their names;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe and Ahron took these men who were separated by names.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men that are pointed out by name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron took these men who were called by name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/1-17.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=93" 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 Number of Every Tribe</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">17</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.">So Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: wə·’a·hă·rōn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">and Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">took</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these men</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5344.htm" title="5344: niq·qə·ḇū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To puncture. A primitive root; to puncture, literally or figuratively.">had been designated</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šê·mō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by name,</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>and on the first day of the second month they assembled the whole congregation and recorded their ancestry by clans and families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years of age or older,…<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/6-14.htm">Exodus 6:14-27</a></span><br />These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben. / The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, the son of a Canaanite woman. These were the clans of Simeon. / These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-1.htm">Numbers 26:1-4</a></span><br />After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-16.htm">Numbers 3:16</a></span><br />So Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he had been commanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-1.htm">Numbers 2:1-2</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Numbers 7:1-2</a></span><br />On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. / And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">Numbers 10:14-28</a></span><br />First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a></span><br />And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a></span><br />So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-20.htm">1 Samuel 10:20-21</a></span><br />Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-2</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">2 Chronicles 1:2</a></span><br />Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel—the heads of the families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1-20</a></span><br />These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Nehemiah 7:5-65</a></span><br />Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it: / These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1-4</a></span><br />And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5-15</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the men that shall stand with you: of <i>the tribe of</i> Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3</a></b></br> To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4</a></b></br> And I heard the number of them which were sealed: <i>and there were</i> sealed an hundred <i>and</i> forty <i>and</i> four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">Defined</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-20.htm">Designated</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Expressed</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-24.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Names</a> <a href="/genesis/24-44.htm">Pointed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-44.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">Defined</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Designated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-31.htm">Expressed</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/joshua/21-9.htm">Mentioned</a> <a href="/numbers/1-18.htm">Names</a> <a href="/job/41-26.htm">Pointed</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>So Moses and Aaron</b><br>Moses and Aaron are central figures in the narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses, chosen by God to lead His people, is a prophet and lawgiver, while Aaron, his brother, serves as the first high priest. Their leadership roles are divinely appointed, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands. This partnership reflects the dual roles of leadership and priesthood, which are later fulfilled in Jesus Christ as both King and High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<p><b>took these men</b><br>The act of taking these men signifies the beginning of a formal process of organization among the tribes of Israel. This is a preparatory step for the census, which is crucial for establishing the military and social structure of the nation. The selection of leaders from each tribe underscores the importance of order and governance in the community, reflecting God's desire for structure and accountability among His people.<p><b>who had been designated by name</b><br>The designation by name indicates a personal and specific choice, highlighting the importance of individual responsibility and calling within the community. This mirrors the biblical theme of God knowing His people by name (<a href="/isaiah/43.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a>), emphasizing His intimate knowledge and care for each person. The chosen men represent their respective tribes, ensuring that each tribe has a voice and a role in the collective journey and mission of Israel. This foreshadows the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member has a unique function and purpose (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</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. Moses is a central figure in the Pentateuch and is known for his close relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. Aaron played a significant role in assisting Moses and serving as a spokesperson.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_designated_men.htm">The Designated Men</a></b><br>These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel, chosen by God to assist Moses and Aaron in the census and organization of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob. At this point in the account, they are in the wilderness, preparing to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a></b><br>An event commanded by God to count the men of Israel who were able to go to war. This was a crucial step in organizing the nation for their journey and future battles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>God appoints leaders to guide His people. Just as Moses and Aaron were chosen, God continues to call individuals to lead in various capacities within the church and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The census was a direct command from God, and Moses and Aaron's obedience highlights the importance of following God's instructions, even in administrative tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_organization.htm">Community and Organization</a></b><br>The organization of the tribes and the appointment of leaders demonstrate the value of structure within a community. This principle applies to church organization and personal life management.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_selection.htm">God's Sovereignty in Selection</a></b><br>The men were designated by name, indicating God's sovereign choice in leadership. This reminds us that God knows us personally and has a plan for each of us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_future.htm">Preparation for the Future</a></b><br>The census was a preparation for future challenges. Similarly, we should prepare spiritually and practically for the challenges we may face.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These men.</span> Designated by direct command of God; yet probably the same, or some of the same, selected by Moses for obvious personal and social reasons a short time before (<a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/1-17.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">So 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 /><br /><span class="word">and Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַהֲרֹ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֥ח</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">these men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֔לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</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">had been designated</span><br /><span class="heb">נִקְּב֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niq·qə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5344.htm">Strong's 5344: </a> </span><span class="str2">To puncture</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by name,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁמֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/1-17.htm">Numbers 1:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/1-17.htm">OT Law: Numbers 1:17 Moses and Aaron took these men who (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/1-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 1:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/1-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 1:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 1:18" /></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>