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Numbers 11

Numbers 11:26

Seventy Elders Anointed · Numbers 11:16–30
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Translations

Modern
Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp.
Traditional
But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.
Literal
And two men had remained in the camp—the name of one was Eldad and the name of the second Medad. And the Spirit rested upon them, and they were among those listed who had not gone out to the tabernacle, and they prophesied in the camp.
Latin
Remanserat autem in castris duo viri, quorum unus vocabatur Eldad, et alter Medad, super quos requievit spiritus. Nam et ipsi descripti fuerant, et non exierant ad tabernaculum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp.

Notes

Numbers 11:16–30

Jethro suggested that Moses should have different levels of judges (Exodus 18:13–26). He focused on practical issues like the tribal leaders who helped Moses with the registration (Numbers 1:5–15).

In contrast, the group of 70 elders would give Israel spiritual guidance. They needed a share of God's Spirit. Moses already had this, and it made him the Lord's special spokesman. Their ability to lead depended on God's Spirit being with them (compare 1 Samuel 10:6; 19:20; Joel 2:28; Acts 2:16–18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Peter 1:20–21).

Numbers 11:1–35

This is one of many occasions in the wilderness when Israel was disobedient to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Spirit Empowerment The Law and the Spirit

People

Eldad: Prophet who prophesied in the Israelite camp Medad: Eldad's companion who prophesied in the Israelite camp

Glossary

Book of Eldad and Medad Deuteronomy, Book of Eldad Medad Numbers, Book of

Topics

Courts of Justice: Probably Derived from the Seventy Elders Appointed by Moses Eldad: Prophesies in the Camp of the Israelites Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Kibrothhattaavah: Seventy Elders Appointed to Assist Moses Medad: One of the Seventy Elders Who did not Go to the Tabernacle with Moses, but Prophesied in the Camp Moses: Institutes a System of Government Prayer: Answered: Moses, Concerning the Complaint of the Israelites for Meat Prophesying Religious Intolerance: Exemplified by Joshua The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Necessary to Prophesying Trouble: Food