Numbers 31:13
Numbers 31:13 in Multiple Translations
And Moses, Eleazar the priest, and all the leaders of the congregation went to meet them outside the camp.
¶ And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.
And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.
Then Moses and Eleazar the priest and the chiefs of the people went out to them before they had come into the tent-circle.
Moses, Eleazar the priest, and all the Israelite leaders went out of the camp to meet them.
Then Moses and Eleazar the Priest, and all the princes of the Congregation went out of the campe to meete them.
And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the company, go out to meet them, unto the outside of the camp,
Moses and Eleazar the priest, with all the princes of the congregation, went out to meet them outside of the camp.
And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.
And Moses and Eleazar the priest and all the princes of the synagogue went forth to meet them without the camp.
Eleazar and all the leaders of the people and Moses/I went outside the camp to greet/meet with them.
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Numbers 31:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֨צְא֜וּ
מֹשֶׁ֨ה
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
וְ/כָל
נְשִׂיאֵ֥י
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
לִ/קְרָאתָ֑/ם
אֶל
מִ/ח֖וּץ
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
וַ/יֵּ֨צְא֜וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מֹשֶׁ֨ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
Conj | N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
נְשִׂיאֵ֥י
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
N-mp
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
לִ/קְרָאתָ֑/ם
qirʼâh
H7125
befall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
machăneh
H4264
camp
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 31:13
וַ/יֵּ֨צְא֜וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֹשֶׁ֨ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
וְ/אֶלְעָזָ֧ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
Conj | N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נְשִׂיאֵ֥י
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
N-mp
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
הָ/עֵדָ֖ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
לִ/קְרָאתָ֑/ם
qirʼâh
H7125
"befall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To encounter or meet someone or something, either by accident or on purpose, as seen in the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Genesis 37:23. This word can also mean to befall or happen to someone. It is used in various contexts, including friendly or hostile encounters.
Definition: 1) (BDB) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way. See also: Genesis 14:17; 2 Samuel 10:9; Psalms 35:3.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לַֽ/מַּחֲנֶֽה
machăneh
H4264
"camp"
Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
Study Notes — Numbers 31:13
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Context — Vengeance on Midian
11and carried away all the plunder and spoils, both people and animals.
12They brought the captives, spoils, and plunder to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of Israel at the camp on the plains of Moab, by the Jordan across from Jericho.
13And Moses, Eleazar the priest, and all the leaders of the congregation went to meet them outside the camp.
14But Moses was angry with the officers of the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—who were returning from the battle. 15“Have you spared all the women?” he asked them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 5:2 | “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone with a skin disease, anyone who has a bodily discharge, and anyone who is defiled by a dead body. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 30:21 | When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him from the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them, |
| 3 | Numbers 31:12 | They brought the captives, spoils, and plunder to Moses, to Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of Israel at the camp on the plains of Moab, by the Jordan across from Jericho. |
| 4 | Numbers 19:11 | Whoever touches any dead body will be unclean for seven days. |
| 5 | Numbers 31:22–24 | Only the gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— everything that can withstand the fire—must be put through the fire, and it will be clean. But it must still be purified with the water of purification. And everything that cannot withstand the fire must pass through the water. On the seventh day you are to wash your clothes, and you will be clean. After that you may enter the camp.” |
| 6 | Genesis 14:17 | After Abram returned from defeating Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 15:12 | Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.” |
Numbers 31:13 Summary
In this verse, Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation go to meet the returning army outside the camp to ensure that the congregation is protected and to assess the outcome of the battle. This shows us the importance of leadership and accountability, as seen in the partnership between Moses and Eleazar. Just like Moses and the leaders, we need to seek spiritual guidance and wisdom in our decision-making, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14 and Proverbs 24:6, and also in James 1:5-8. By doing so, we can demonstrate reverence and respect for God's laws and commands, and cultivate a deeper sense of faith and trust in our lives, as seen in Romans 8:28-30 and Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation go to meet the returning army outside the camp?
They went to meet them outside the camp to ensure that the congregation was protected from any potential ceremonial uncleanness that the army may have acquired during the battle, as seen in Numbers 31:19-20, and also to assess the outcome of the battle and give guidance on the next steps, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 23:9-14.
What was the significance of Eleazar the priest being present in this meeting?
Eleazar the priest was present to provide spiritual guidance and ensure that the actions of the army were in accordance with God's laws and commands, as seen in Numbers 27:21, where Eleazar is instructed to stand before Joshua and inquire of the Lord on his behalf.
How does this verse relate to the concept of leadership in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of spiritual and secular leaders working together, as seen in the partnership between Moses and Eleazar, and also in the relationship between Joshua and the elders of Israel in Joshua 23:1-2, demonstrating that effective leadership requires collaboration and a shared commitment to following God's will.
What can we learn from the example of Moses and the leaders of the congregation in this verse?
We can learn the importance of accountability and oversight in our lives, just as Moses and the leaders held the army accountable for their actions, as seen in Numbers 31:14-15, and also the value of seeking spiritual guidance and wisdom in our decision-making, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14 and Proverbs 24:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate leadership and accountability in my own life, and how can I seek spiritual guidance and wisdom in my decision-making?
- How can I balance the need for spiritual guidance with the need for practical action and decision-making, as seen in the partnership between Moses and Eleazar?
- What are some potential consequences of not seeking spiritual guidance and wisdom in our lives, and how can we avoid these pitfalls, as warned in Psalm 1:1-3 and Proverbs 28:26?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and respect for God's laws and commands, as demonstrated by Moses and the leaders of the congregation in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of leadership and accountability seen in this verse to my own relationships and community, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:11-12 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 31:13
And Moses and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation,.... Attended, no doubt, with a proper retinue: went forth to meet them without the camp; partly to do honour to them, and to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 31:13
And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 31:13
Partly to put respect upon them, and congratulate with them for their happy success; and partly to prevent the pollution of the camp by the untimely entrance of the warriors into it.
Trapp's Commentary on Numbers 31:13
Numbers 31:13 And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them without the camp.Ver. 13. Went forth to meet them.] As Melchisedec went forth to meet Abraham returning with victory; as Archbishop Hubert met our Richard I returning from the Holy Land, (as they called it,) both of them first falling to the earth, rose again and ran into each other’ s arms, comforting themselves with mutual embraces, and weeping with joy. Speed, Hist., fol. 540.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 31:13
1–18. The utter destruction of every Midianite, with the exception of the virgins who are to be kept as spoil.
Whedon's Commentary on Numbers 31:13
OF THE , Numbers 31:13-18. 13. Went forth to meet them — As Melchizedek, king and priest, met Abram after the slaughter of the kings, (Genesis 14:18,) to bless the victor and receive tithes.
Sermons on Numbers 31:13
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(1 Samuel) Winning Back More Than You Lost by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a story from the Bible about David and his 400 men. Despite being on a mission from God to pursue the Amalekites, David and his men come acro |
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The Washing of the Word - From the Episode of Moses Striking the Rock by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the significance of being cleansed by the 'washing of the Word' through the biblical account of Moses striking the rock. He draws parallels between the Old Test |
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Genesis 14:1-24 by John Calvin | John Calvin expounds on the historical account of Abram's victory over the kings, emphasizing the divine intervention and protection granted to him as a chosen servant of God. The |