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Numbers 9

Numbers 9:19

The Cloud above the Tabernacle · Numbers 9:15–23
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Translations

Modern
Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out.
Traditional
And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the Lord, and journeyed not.
Literal
And when the cloud continued long above the tabernacle many days, the sons of Israel kept the charge of YHWH and did not journey.
Latin
…et si evenisset ut multo tempore maneret super illud, erant filii Israël in excubiis Domini, et non proficiscebantur

Original

Hebrew
English
Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out.

Notes

Numbers 9:19–23

Even Israel's enemies saw the fiery cloud (14:14). This clearly represented God's glorious presence and the way he guided their movement.

Numbers 9:15–23

This passage is similar to Exodus 40:17, 34–38. It gives more details about how God used the pillar of cloud and fire to lead his people (see also Exodus 13:21–22). The Lord was faithful and clearly guided his people in the wilderness.

Theme notes and profiles

The Cloud and Fire

Parallels

Exodus 40:34–38

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Cloud of Glory was Designed to Regulate the Movements of Israel Cloud: Pillar of Fire: Pillar of Fire God: Preserver in the Wilderness The High Priest: Duties of Consecrating the Levites The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Directing the Movements of the Nation