Numbers 10:17

Verse

Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bare the tabernacle, set forward.

Bible in Basic English

Then the House was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who were responsible for moving the House, went forward.

Free Bible Version

Then the Tabernacle was dismantled, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set off, carrying it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

The tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tabernacle, went forward.

Translation for Translators

Then they dismantled the Sacred Tent, and the descendants of Gershon and Merari carried it, and they went next.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The descendants of Gershon and of Merari, who cared for the tabernacle, took down the tabernacle and then set out on their journey.

Noah Webster Bible

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari moved forward, bearing the tabernacle.

World English Bible

The tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tabernacle, went forward.

Young's Literal Translation

And the tabernacle hath been taken down, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle.

Context

From Sinai to Paran

¹⁶and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.¹⁷Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

Summary

This verse describes the organization and orderliness of the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. It highlights the unity and cooperation among the tribes, each having a specific role and position in the procession. The structured arrangement reflects God's intention for His people to move forward in harmony and obedience to His guidance. By following the prescribed order, the Israelites demonstrated their trust in God's leading and their commitment to fulfilling His purposes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies,.... Next proceeded the standard of Reuben, having under it the tribes of Simeon and Gad, Num 10:19; as "Reuben" signifies, "behold the son", and he had the tabernacle borne before him and the holy things behind him, which way soever this camp looked, it had in view what was a type of Christ the Son of God, the object of faith, the ark. and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur; over which respective armies were the same captains as in Num 2:10;

Numbers 10:17

From Sinai to Paran

¹⁶and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.¹⁷Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

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Berean Standard Bible

Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bare the tabernacle, set forward.

Bible in Basic English

Then the House was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who were responsible for moving the House, went forward.

Free Bible Version

Then the Tabernacle was dismantled, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set off, carrying it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

The tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tabernacle, went forward.

Translation for Translators

Then they dismantled the Sacred Tent, and the descendants of Gershon and Merari carried it, and they went next.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The descendants of Gershon and of Merari, who cared for the tabernacle, took down the tabernacle and then set out on their journey.

Noah Webster Bible

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari moved forward, bearing the tabernacle.

World English Bible

The tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tabernacle, went forward.

Young's Literal Translation

And the tabernacle hath been taken down, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle.