Numbers 27:19

Translations

Modern

Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.

Traditional

And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.

Literal

And you shall stand him before the face of Eleazar the priest and before the face of all the congregation, and you shall command him in their eyes.

Latin

Qui stabit coram Eleazaro sacerdote et omni multitudine:

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Hebrew

English

Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.

Notes

Numbers 27:18–19

Joshua was well prepared to become Israel’s leader. He had already led Israel in battle (compare Exodus 17:8–16). He had also served as Moses’s assistant for many years (Numbers 11:28; compare Exodus 33:11).
Joshua was one of the two faithful spies who knew the people of Israel well (Numbers 13–14). The Spirit of God was with Joshua (compare 11:25–29). His close relationship with God gave him wisdom for the work ahead (for example, Deuteronomy 34:9).
lay your hands on him: This act symbolized transferring authority from an elder leader to his assistant (compare Numbers 8:10–14). Moses did this publicly so that no one would question Joshua's leadership.

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 Spirit Empowerment

Related verses

Deuteronomy 3:28
But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
Deuteronomy 31:23
Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
Deuteronomy 31:7–8
Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.
1 Timothy 6:13–17
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
Luke 9:1–5
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
Acts 20:28–31
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.
Luke 10:2–11
And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
2 Timothy 4:1–6
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

Parallels

Deuteronomy 31:1–8

People

Eleazar: Son of Aaron, high priest after his father

Glossary

Deuteronomy, Book of Eleazar Hand Joshua (Person) Moses Numbers, Book of Shittim (Place)

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: Joshua Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Government: Mosaic: Chose, or Ratified, the Chief Ruler Hand: Joshua Israel: Joshua Appointed the Leader Joshua: Commissioned, Ordained, and Charged with the Responsibilites of Moses' office Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Return to the Plains of Moab: Appointment of Joshua Obedience: Moses Priest: Officiate at the Choice of a Ruler

Numbers 27:19

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