So Moses gave orders to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders of the clans of Israel.
Parallel translations
- WEB So Moses commanded concerning them to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the heads of the fathers’ households of the tribes of the children of Israel.
- KJV So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:
- BSB So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua son of Nun, and to the family leaders of the tribes of Israel.
- NKJV So Moses gave command concerning them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel.
- NASB So Moses gave the command regarding them to Eleazar the priest, to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the heads of the fathers’ households of the tribes of the sons of Israel.
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Quick answer
Moses formally entrusts the agreement to Eleazar, Joshua, and the tribal leaders. He secures the covenant by placing it under recognized authority.
Overview
Moses commits the arrangement to the priest Eleazar, his successor Joshua, and the heads of the tribes, ensuring it would be honored after his death. By involving these leaders he gives the agreement lasting, official standing. This careful succession planning reflects God's concern for orderly, accountable leadership among His people across generations.
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- Josh 1:13“Remember the word which Moses the servant of Yahweh commanded you, saying, ‘Yahweh your God gives you rest, and will give you this land.
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