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◄ Numbers 9:23►

New International Version
At the LORD’s command they encamped, and at the LORD’s command they set out. They obeyed the LORD’s order, in accordance with his command through Moses.

New Living Translation
So they camped or traveled at the LORD’s command, and they did whatever the LORD told them through Moses.

English Standard Version
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out. They kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command; they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses.

King James Bible
At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

New King James Version
At the command of the LORD they remained encamped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

New American Standard Bible
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they did what the LORD required, in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses.

NASB 1995
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they kept the LORD’S charge, according to the command of the LORD through Moses.

NASB 1977
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they kept the LORD’S charge, according to the command of the LORD through Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
At the command of Yahweh they camped, and at the command of Yahweh they set out; they kept the charge of Yahweh, according to the command of Yahweh by the hand of Moses.

Amplified Bible
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed on; they kept their obligation to the LORD, in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command. They carried out the LORD’s requirement according to his command through Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command. They carried out the LORD’s requirement according to His command through Moses.

American Standard Version
At the commandment of Jehovah they encamped, and at the commandment of Jehovah they journeyed: they kept the charge of Jehovah, at the commandment of Jehovah by Moses.

Contemporary English Version
They obeyed the LORD's commands and went wherever he directed Moses.

English Revised Version
At the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At the LORD's command they set up camp, and at his command they broke camp. They obeyed the command that the LORD had given through Moses.

Good News Translation
They set up camp and broke camp in obedience to the commands which the LORD gave through Moses.

International Standard Version
According to what the LORD said, they would remain in camp, and according to what the LORD said, they would travel. They kept the commands that the LORD had given through Moses.

NET Bible
At the commandment of the LORD they camped, and at the commandment of the LORD they traveled on; they kept the instructions of the LORD according to the commandment of the LORD, by the authority of Moses.

New Heart English Bible
At the commandment of the LORD they camped, and at the commandment of the LORD they traveled. They kept the LORD's command, at the commandment of the LORD by Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
They camped at the LORD’s command, and they set out at the LORD’s command; they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses.

World English Bible
At the commandment of Yahweh they encamped, and at the commandment of Yahweh they traveled. They kept Yahweh’s command, at the commandment of Yahweh by Moses.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
By the command of YHWH they encamp, and by the command of YHWH they journey; they have kept the charge of YHWH, by the command of YHWH in the hand of Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
by the command of Jehovah they encamp, and by the command of Jehovah they journey; the charge of Jehovah they have kept, by the command of Jehovah in the hand of Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
At the mouth of Jehovah they shall encamp, and at the mouth of Jehovah, they shall remove; the watches of Jehovah they watched, at the mouth of Jehovah by the hand of Moses.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
By the word of the Lord they pitched their tents, and by his word they marched: and kept the watches of the Lord according to his commandment by the hand of Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
By the word of the Lord they fixed their tents, and by his word they advanced. And they kept the night watches of the Lord, according to his command by the hand of Moses.

New American Bible
At the direction of the LORD they pitched camp, and at the LORD’s direction they broke camp; they kept the charge of the LORD, as the LORD directed them through Moses.

New Revised Standard Version
At the command of the LORD they would camp, and at the command of the LORD they would set out. They kept the charge of the LORD, at the command of the LORD by Moses.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
At the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the ordinances of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
By the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH they remained and by the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH they picked up, and they kept the charge of LORD JEHOVAH according to the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH by the agency of Moshe.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
At the commandment of the LORD they encamped, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed; they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For they shall depart by the command of the Lord: - they kept the charge of the Lord by the command of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Cloud Above the Tabernacle
…22Whether the cloud lingered for two days, a month, or longer, the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle; but when it was lifted, they would set out.23They camped at the LORD’s command,and they set out at the LORD’s command;they carried out the LORD’s charge according to His command through Moses.

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Cross References

Exodus 40:36-38
Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.

Nehemiah 9:19
You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Exodus 13:21-22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.

Deuteronomy 1:33
who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Deuteronomy 8:15
He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint.

Isaiah 4:5
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Isaiah 63:14
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Revelation 7:15
For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

Treasury of Scripture

At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

they kept

Numbers 9:19
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.

Genesis 26:5
Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

Joshua 22:3
Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.

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Numbers 9

1.The Passover is again commanded
6.A second Passover for the unclean or absent
15.The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

They camped at the LORD’s command
The Israelites' journey through the wilderness was guided by the presence of God, symbolized by the cloud over the tabernacle. This divine guidance underscores the importance of obedience and reliance on God’s direction. The encampment was not random but divinely orchestrated, reflecting God’s sovereignty and care for His people. This mirrors the Christian life, where believers are called to trust in God’s guidance through His Word and Spirit.

and they set out at the LORD’s command
The movement of the Israelites was entirely dependent on God’s instruction, emphasizing the theme of divine leadership. This obedience to God’s command is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch, highlighting the necessity of following God’s will. It also foreshadows the New Testament call for believers to walk by faith and not by sight, trusting in God’s timing and direction.

they carried out the LORD’s charge
The Israelites’ adherence to God’s charge demonstrates their commitment to His covenant. This obedience is a model for the covenant relationship between God and His people, where faithfulness is expected. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of God’s people being set apart to fulfill His purposes, a theme that continues into the New Testament with the Church’s mission.

according to His command through Moses
Moses, as the mediator of God’s covenant, is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. Moses’ role in conveying God’s commands to the people highlights the importance of leadership and prophetic guidance in the community of faith. This phrase also underscores the authority of Scripture, as Moses’ writings form the foundation of the Torah, which is central to both Jewish and Christian traditions.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were journeying through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt.

2.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who guided His people with His presence.

3.The Cloud
A manifestation of God's presence, which rested over the tabernacle and directed the movements of the Israelites.

4.The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites.

5.The Wilderness Journey
The period of Israel's travels from Egypt to the Promised Land, marked by divine guidance and provision.

Teaching Points

Divine Guidance
Just as the Israelites were led by the cloud, believers today are led by the Holy Spirit. We must remain sensitive to His leading in our lives.

Obedience to God's Timing
The Israelites moved and camped at the LORD's command. We should learn to wait on God's timing and not rush ahead with our own plans.

Faith in Uncertainty
The Israelites did not know how long they would camp or when they would move. Trusting God in uncertain times is a key aspect of faith.

God's Presence
The cloud over the tabernacle symbolized God's presence. We should seek to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives.

Community and Unity
The entire community of Israel moved together at God's command. This teaches us the importance of unity and collective obedience in the body of Christ.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Numbers 9:23?

2.How does Numbers 9:23 demonstrate obedience to God's guidance in our lives?

3.What role does divine timing play in decision-making according to Numbers 9:23?

4.How can we discern God's direction today, as Israel did in Numbers 9:23?

5.Compare Israel's obedience in Numbers 9:23 with Jesus' submission in the Gospels.

6.How can we apply "at the LORD's command" to our daily decisions?

7.How does Numbers 9:23 demonstrate God's guidance in the Israelites' journey?

8.What does Numbers 9:23 reveal about obedience to divine commands?

9.How does the cloud symbolize God's presence in Numbers 9:23?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 9?

11.What does the Bible say about stubbornness?

12.Numbers 9:23: Is there any corroboration outside the biblical text that God dictated every encampment and departure, and why are such direct divine signals not documented elsewhere?

13.Numbers 33:50-56: Why does the text insist on divinely sanctioned warfare for taking the land when later prophets and passages emphasize peace, suggesting an inconsistency in divine commands?

14.Numbers 21:8-9 - Why would God command Moses to create a bronze serpent, seemingly at odds with prohibitions against idol-making in Exodus 20?

What Does Numbers 9:23 Mean

They camped at the LORD’s command

• Israel’s stops were not random; they waited for the visible cloud of God’s presence to settle (Exodus 40:36–38).

• Camping when He said “stay” instilled patience and dependence, much likePsalm 27:14 urges us to “wait for the LORD.”

• In seasons of stillness, the people learned that safety and provision—manna each morning, water from unexpected places—came from listening, not hustling (Psalm 23:2).

• Our modern lives echo this lesson when God blocks a door or nudges us to pause; trusting His timing remains the safest campsite (Isaiah 30:15).

and they set out at the LORD’s command

• The same cloud that signaled rest also signaled motion (Numbers 10:11–13). Obedience meant striking tents immediately, even when it felt inconvenient.

• God never left them guessing; He led “by the way you should go” (Deuteronomy 1:32–33).

• The forward march demanded faith—every step into the wilderness was a step toward promise (Hebrews 11:8).

• We mirror this when we follow a clear prompting—whether changing jobs, sharing the gospel (Acts 8:26–27), or serving in a new ministry—without waiting for every detail to make sense.

they carried out the LORD’s charge

• “Charge” speaks of sacred duty; the Levites guarded the tabernacle (Numbers 1:53), but all tribes shared the call to honor God’s holiness.

• The people’s daily routines—packing furniture, blowing trumpets, ordering the march—were acts of worship (Colossians 3:23).

• Obedience is never passive; Jesus affirms, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

• Faithfulness in ordinary tasks proves trustworthiness for greater ones (1 Corinthians 4:2).

according to His command through Moses

• The directive came from God, but it arrived through a human leader. Moses, faithful in all God’s house (Hebrews 3:5), delivered instructions the nation had to heed.

• Respecting God-appointed authority safeguarded unity and protected the people from personal whims (Numbers 12:8–9).

• Today that authority flows through Scripture—“All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). Submitting to the written Word is how we heed the same divine voice.

• Ultimately, Moses foreshadows Christ, the greater Prophet whom we must “listen to” (Deuteronomy 18:15;John 1:17).

summary

Numbers 9:23 paints a community wholly governed by God’s word—resting, moving, serving, and receiving guidance through His chosen mediator. The verse calls us to that same posture: wait when He says wait, go when He says go, fulfill every duty with wholehearted devotion, and submit to the authority of Scripture. Life’s journey becomes secure and purposeful only when each step is taken “at the LORD’s command.”

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

They camped
יַחֲנ֔וּ(ya·ḥă·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2583:To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

at
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the LORD’s
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

command,
פִּ֤י(pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

and they set out
יִסָּ֑עוּ(yis·sā·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5265:To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

at
וְעַל־(wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the LORD’s
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

command;
פִּ֥י(pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

they carried out
שָׁמָ֔רוּ(šā·mā·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

the LORD’s
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

charge
מִשְׁמֶ֤רֶת(miš·me·reṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4931:A guard, watch, charge, function

according to
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

His
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

command
פִּ֥י(pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

through
בְּיַד־(bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A hand

Moses.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

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OT Law: Numbers 9:23 At the commandment of Yahweh they encamped (Nu Num.)