Numbers 10:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their hosts; and they set forward.

Bible in Basic English

This was the order in which the children of Israel were journeying by armies; so they went forward.

Free Bible Version

This was the order in which the Israelite tribal divisions moved out.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they set forward.

One Unity Resource Bible

Thus were the travels of the children of Israel [God prevails] according to their armies; and they went forward. (S:6)

Translation for Translators

That was the order in which the groups of Israeli tribes traveled.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This is the way that the armies of the people of Israel set out on their journey.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they moved forward.

World English Bible

Thus were the travels of the children of Israel according to their armies; and they went forward.

Young's Literal Translation

These [are] journeyings of the sons of Israel by their hosts — and they journey.

Context

From Sinai to Paran

²⁷and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.²⁸This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.

Summary

In Numbers 10:28, we see Moses inviting his brother-in-law, Hobab, to join the Israelites on their journey to the Promised Land. Hobab, being familiar with the terrain, is asked to serve as a guide for the Israelites through the wilderness. This verse highlights the importance of seeking guidance and wisdom from those with experience and knowledge in specific areas. It also demonstrates the value of teamwork and collaboration in navigating life's challenges and fulfilling God's purposes.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be,.... This repetition is for the confirmation of it, more strongly assuring him of what follows: that what goodness the Lord shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee; signifying that whatsoever they enjoyed in the land of Canaan he should have his share with them: the Targum of Jonathan adds,"in the division of the land;''Jarchi says, when the land was divided, the fatness of Jericho was given to the sons of Jethro, to Jonadab, the son of Rechab, see Jdg 1:16; from whence, however, as well as from other places, Jdg 4:11; it appears that the posterity of this man had a settlement in the land of Canaan, and from his silence it may be thought that he was prevailed upon to go along with Moses; or if he departed into his own country, as he said he would, he returned again; at least some of his children did.