Keraia
Numbers 10

Numbers 10:32

From Sinai to Paran · Numbers 10:11–36
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Translations

Modern
If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”
Traditional
And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the Lord shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee.
Literal
And it shall be, if you go with us, indeed it shall be that whatever good YHWH will do to us, the same we will do to you.”
Latin
Cumque nobiscum veneris, quidquid optimum fuerit ex opibus, quas nobis traditurus est Dominus, dabimus tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
If you come with us, we will share with you whatever good things the LORD gives us.”

Notes

Numbers 10:29–32

  • After the journey toward Paran began, Moses asked his brother-in-law, Hobab, to guide the Israelites (literally and you will serve for us for eyes) (compare Judges 4:11). In this way, Hobab would share in their promised blessings. As a Midianite shepherd, Hobab knew the routes and possible sources of food and water in the Sinai Peninsula.

  • Reuel the Midianite: See “Jethro (Reuel)” Profile.

  • my own land and my own people: Midian was probably in northwestern Arabia. Judges 1:16 suggests that Hobab accepted the request.

Numbers 10:11–36

Leaving Sinai was a key moment in Israel's history. The Israelites now had the law and God would test them on how they obeyed it. The departure from Sinai marked the start of the march toward Canaan, although it became a long journey (compare Deuteronomy 1:6–8, 19). This passage summarizes the daily routines during the journey.

Theme notes and profiles

Jethro (Reuel) Moses

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Jethro Numbers, Book of

Topics

Israel: March out of the Wilderness The Kenites: Moses: Invited, to Accompany Israel Travellers: Often Engaged Persons Acquainted with the Country As Guides