Numbers 27:16

Translations

Modern

“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

Traditional

Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

Literal

“Let YHWH, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

Latin

Provideat Dominus Deus spirituum omnis carnis hominem, qui sit super multitudinem hanc:

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“May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation

Notes

Numbers 27:15–17

Israel was about to begin a long battle for Canaan. Moses did not want them to struggle without a leader or become lost like sheep without a shepherd (compare 1 Kings 22:17; Ezekiel 34:5; Matthew 9:36).

Numbers 27:12–23

Israel needed a leader when they entered the land of Canaan. Joshua was chosen to follow Moses.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Moses The Shepherd

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But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, when one man sins, will You be angry with the whole congregation?”
Hebrews 12:9
Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
Jeremiah 3:15
Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
Deuteronomy 31:14
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.
Ezekiel 37:24
My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes.
1 Samuel 12:13
Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Peter 5:2–4
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
Ezekiel 34:23
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.
Matthew 9:38
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
Jeremiah 23:4–5
I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD.

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