Numbers 10:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the others did set up the tabernacle against their coming.

Bible in Basic English

Then the Kohathites went forward with the holy place; the others put up the House ready for their coming.

Free Bible Version

Then the Kohathites set off, carrying the holy objects. The Tabernacle would be put up before they arrived.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.

One Unity Resource Bible

The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.

Translation for Translators

The group descended from Kohath was next. They carried the sacred items from the Sacred Tent. The Sacred Tent itself was set up at the new location before they arrived there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Kohathites set out. They carried the sanctuary's holy equipment. Others would set up the tabernacle before the Kohathites arrived at the next camp.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other set up the tabernacle against they came.

World English Bible

The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Kohathites have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle, and the [others] have raised up the tabernacle until their coming in.

Context

From Sinai to Paran

²⁰and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.²¹Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

Summary

This verse describes the order of travel for the Israelites as they journeyed through the wilderness. The Kohathites, a division of the Levites, were responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle, such as the ark of the covenant. Their role was crucial in ensuring the protection and preservation of these holy items during the travels. This verse highlights the organization and reverence the Israelites had for the sacred elements of their faith, emphasizing the importance of honoring and upholding the things dedicated to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur. See Gill on Num 10:22. . Numbers 10:24 num 10:24 num 10:24 num 10:24And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni. See Gill on Num 10:22.

Numbers 10:21

From Sinai to Paran

²⁰and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.²¹Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the others did set up the tabernacle against their coming.

Bible in Basic English

Then the Kohathites went forward with the holy place; the others put up the House ready for their coming.

Free Bible Version

Then the Kohathites set off, carrying the holy objects. The Tabernacle would be put up before they arrived.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.

One Unity Resource Bible

The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.

Translation for Translators

The group descended from Kohath was next. They carried the sacred items from the Sacred Tent. The Sacred Tent itself was set up at the new location before they arrived there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Kohathites set out. They carried the sanctuary's holy equipment. Others would set up the tabernacle before the Kohathites arrived at the next camp.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other set up the tabernacle against they came.

World English Bible

The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Kohathites have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle, and the [others] have raised up the tabernacle until their coming in.