Numbers 10:28
Numbers 10:28 in Multiple Translations
This was the order of march for the Israelite divisions as they set out.
Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they set forward.
Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their hosts; and they set forward.
This was the order in which the children of Israel were journeying by armies; so they went forward.
This was the order in which the Israelite tribal divisions moved out.
These were the remouings of the children of Israel according to their armies, whe they marched.
These [are] journeyings of the sons of Israel by their hosts — and they journey.
Thus were the travels of the children of Israel according to their armies; and they went forward.
Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they moved forward.
This was the order of the camps, and marches of the children of Israel by their troops, when they set forward.
That was the order in which the groups of Israeli tribes traveled.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 10:28
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Numbers 10:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֛לֶּה
מַסְעֵ֥י
בְנֵֽי
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
וַ/יִּסָּֽעוּ
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מַסְעֵ֥י
maççaʻ
H4550
journey
N-mp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
Prep | N-cp | Suff
וַ/יִּסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
to set out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 10:28
אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מַסְעֵ֥י
maççaʻ
H4550
"journey"
N-mp
A journey or march is what this word describes, often involving the movement of people or armies. It appears in books like Numbers and Isaiah, describing the Israelites' travels. This word can also mean a station or stopping point along the way.
Definition: 1) a pulling up (of stakes), breaking camp, setting out, journey 1a) pulling up, breaking camp 1b) setting out 1c) station, stage, journey
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: journey(-ing). See also: Genesis 13:3; Numbers 10:6; Deuteronomy 10:11.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
לְ/צִבְאֹתָ֑/ם
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
וַ/יִּסָּֽעוּ
nâçaʻ
H5265
"to set out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to set out or start a journey, like the Israelites departing from Egypt, or to remove something, as in pulling up tent pins.
Definition: 1) to pull out, pull up, set out, journey, remove, set forward, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pull out or up 1a2) to set out, depart 1a3) to journey, march 1a4) to set forth (of wind) 1b) (Niphal) to be pulled up, be removed, be plucked up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to set out, lead out, cause to spring up 1c2) to remove, quarry
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, out), (take) journey, march, remove, set aside (forward), [idiom] still, be on his (go their) way. See also: Genesis 11:2; Numbers 33:9; Psalms 78:26.
Study Notes — Numbers 10:28
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Context — From Sinai to Paran
26Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher,
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.
29Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” 30“I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 2:34 | So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; they camped under their standards in this way and set out in the same way, each man with his clan and his family. |
| 2 | Numbers 24:4–5 | the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open: How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your dwellings, O Israel! |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 14:33 | For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. |
| 4 | Numbers 10:35–36 | Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.” And when it came to rest, he would say: “Return, O LORD, to the countless thousands of Israel.” |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 14:40 | But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner. |
| 6 | Colossians 2:5 | For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 6:10 | Who is this who shines like the dawn, as fair as the moon, as bright as the sun, as majestic as the stars in procession? |
Numbers 10:28 Summary
[This verse, Numbers 10:28, tells us about the order in which the Israelites marched through the wilderness. The order was important for their safety and organization, and it showed that they were following God's instructions. Just like the Israelites, we can trust God to guide us and provide for us, even when we're not sure what's ahead, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 23:1-4. By following God's instructions and being obedient, we can experience His blessing and protection in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the order of march for the Israelite divisions?
The order of march was important for the organization and safety of the Israelites as they traveled through the wilderness, as seen in Numbers 10:28, and it also reflected their obedience to God's instructions, as given in Exodus 18:21-26 and Numbers 1:1-4.
How did the Israelites know the order in which to march?
The order of march was determined by God's instructions to Moses, as recorded in Numbers 2:1-34, where each tribe had a specific position in the procession.
What can we learn from the Israelites' organization and obedience in the wilderness?
We can learn the importance of following God's instructions and being organized in our own lives, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4 and Matthew 25:1-13, where planning and obedience are key to success and faithfulness.
How does the order of march relate to the Israelites' trust in God?
The order of march demonstrates the Israelites' trust in God's provision and guidance, as they followed His instructions and relied on Him for protection and direction, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:30-33 and Psalm 32:8-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of obedience to God's instructions in my own life, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness?
- How can I trust God's guidance and provision in my life, even when the path ahead seems uncertain?
- What are some areas where I need to be more organized and intentional in my walk with God, and how can I take steps to improve in those areas?
- How can I balance the need for planning and organization with the need to trust God and be flexible in my plans, as seen in Proverbs 16:9 and Jeremiah 29:11?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 10:28
Thus [were] the journeyings of the children of Israel,.... Or this was the order of them, as Jarchi; in this form and manner they marched, and a most wise, beautiful, and regular order it was; first
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 10:28
Thus were the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they set forward. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Numbers 10:28
(28) When they set forward.—Better, and they set forward.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 10:28
Numbers 10:11-34 The departure from Sinai The section consists of two well-defined narratives: Numbers 10:11-28 and Numbers 10:29-33 . The latter is obviously parallel to the former, and not a continuation of it; Moses’ request to Ḥ ?obab was made immediately before the departure, Numbers 10:34 is P’s continuation of Num 10:28.
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(2006 Conference) 1.beauty and Perfection in Balance by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance of truth in our lives, churches, and ministries, drawing insights from Genesis 1. It highlights the need to examine o |
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We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel discusses the spiritual battle that Christians face. He references Ephesians 6:12, which states that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but |
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Unanimity the Divine Method of Church Government by G.H. Lang | G.H. Lang preaches about the importance of seeking unanimity in decision-making within the church, emphasizing the need to defer decisions until a unified mind and judgment are rea |
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Epistle 356 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of living in the truth as revealed by Jesus, which brings peace, freedom, and a peaceable habitation in Christ. He emphasizes the need to b |