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Book of Numbers, Chapter 10

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Chapter 10 of Numbers—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ And Jehovah proceeded to speak to Moses, saying:
  2. “Make for yourself two trumpets[a]1 of silver. You will make them of hammered work, and they must be at your service for convening2 the assembly and for breaking up the camps.
  3. And they must blow on them both, and the whole assembly must keep their appointment with you at the entrance of the tent of meeting.3
  4. And if they should blow on just one, the chieftains as heads of the thousands of Israel must also keep their appointment with you.4
  5. ¶ “And YOU men must blow a fluctuating blast, and the camps of those camping to the east5 must pull away.
  6. And YOU must blow a fluctuating blast a second time, and the camps of those camping to the south6 must pull away.[b] They should blow a fluctuating blast for each time one of them pulls away.
  7. ¶ “Now when calling the congregation together, YOU should blow,7 but YOU must not sound a fluctuating blast.
  8. And Aaron’s sons, the priests, should blow on the trumpets,8 and the use of them must serve as a statute for YOU men to time indefinite during YOUR generations.
  9. ¶ “And in case YOU should enter into war in YOUR land against the oppressor who is harassing YOU,9 YOU must also sound a war call on the trumpets,10 and YOU will certainly be remembered before Jehovah YOUR God and be saved from YOUR enemies.11
  10. ¶ “And in the day of YOUR rejoicing12 and in YOUR festal seasons13 and at the commencements of YOUR months,14 YOU must blow on the trumpets over YOUR burnt offerings15 and YOUR communion sacrifices;16 and their use must serve as a memorial[c] for YOU before YOUR God. I am Jehovah YOUR God.”17
  11. ¶ Now it came about that in the second year, in the second month, on the twentieth day in the month,18 the cloud lifted itself from over the tabernacle19 of the Testimony.
  12. And the sons of Israel began to pull away in the manner of their departures20 from the wilderness of Siʹnai, and the cloud proceeded to reside in the wilderness of Paʹran.21
  13. And they began pulling away for the first time, according to the order of Jehovah by means of Moses.22
  14. ¶ So the [three-tribe] division[d] of the camp of the sons of Judah pulled away first of all in their armies,23 and Nahʹshon24 the son of Am·minʹa·dab was over its army.
  15. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Isʹsa·char there was Ne·thanʹel25 the son of Zuʹar.
  16. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Zebʹu·lun there was E·liʹab the son of Heʹlon.26
  17. ¶ And the tabernacle was taken down,27 and the sons of Gerʹshon28 and the sons of Me·rarʹi29 as carriers of the tabernacle pulled away.
  18. ¶ And the [three-tribe] division of the camp of Reuʹben30 pulled away in their armies, and E·liʹzur31 the son of Shedʹe·ur was over its army.
  19. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Simʹe·on32 there was She·luʹmi·el33 the son of Zu·ri·shadʹdai.
  20. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Gad there was E·liʹa·saph34 the son of Deuʹel.
  21. ¶ And the Koʹhath·ites as carriers of the sanctuary35 pulled away, as they will have set up the tabernacle by the time of their coming.
  22. ¶ And the [three-tribe] division of the camp of the sons of Eʹphra·im36 pulled away in their armies, and E·lishʹa·ma37 the son of Am·miʹhud was over its army.
  23. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Ma·nasʹseh38 there was Ga·maʹli·el39 the son of Pe·dahʹzur.
  24. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin40 there was Abʹi·dan41 the son of Gid·e·oʹni.
  25. ¶ And the [three-tribe] division of the camp of the sons of Dan42 pulled away as forming the rear guard43 for all the camps in their armies, and A·hi·eʹzer44 the son of Am·mi·shadʹdai was over its army.
  26. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Ashʹer45 there was Paʹgi·el46 the son of Ochʹran.
  27. And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Naphʹta·li47 there was A·hiʹra48 the son of Eʹnan.
  28. In this manner were the departures of the sons of Israel in their armies when they would pull away.49
  29. ¶ Then Moses said to Hoʹbab the son of Reuʹel50 the Midʹi·an·ite, the father-in-law of Moses:[e] “We are pulling away for the place about which Jehovah said, ‘I shall give it to YOU.’51 Do come with us, and we shall certainly do good to you,52 because Jehovah has spoken good concerning Israel.”53
  30. But he said to him: “I shall not go along, but I shall go to my own country54 and to my relatives.”
  31. At this he said: “Please, do not leave us, because, for the reason that you well know where we may encamp in the wilderness, you must serve as eyes for us.
  32. And it must occur that in case you should come with us,55 yes, it must occur that with what goodness Jehovah will do good with us, we, in turn, will do good to you.”
  33. ¶ So they went marching from the mountain of Jehovah56 for a journey of three days, and the ark of Jehovah’s covenant57 was marching before them for a journey of three days to search out a resting-place for them.58
  34. And Jehovah’s cloud59 was over them by day at their marching out from the encampment.
  35. ¶ And it would occur that when the Ark would set out, Moses would say: “Do arise, O Jehovah, and let your enemies be scattered;60 and let those who intensely hate you flee from before you.”61
  36. And when it would rest, he would say: “Do return, O Jehovah, to[f] the myriads of thousands of Israel.”[g]62

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or, “straight trumpets.” Heb., chatsoh·tserothʹ; different from the shoh·pharʹ, an animal’s curved horn used as a signaling instrument.
  2. ^ LXXIt and Coptic Version add: “When you will blow a third signal, then the camps of those camping to the west will pull away. When you will blow a fourth signal, then the camps of those camping to the north will pull away.”
  3. ^ Or, “as a remembrancer.”
  4. ^ “[Three-tribe] division of.” Heb., deʹghel.
  5. ^ Or, “whose son-in-law Moses was.” LXX, “the marriage connection (the in-law) of Moses”; Vg, “his blood relation (kinsman).”
  6. ^ “Bring back, O Jehovah,” LXX.
  7. ^ “To the myriads and to the thousands of Israel,” Sy; Vg, “to the multitude of the army of Israel.”

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Le 23:24; 25:9
  2. ^ Ps 81:3; Jl 1:14
  3. ^ Nu 1:18; De 29:10; Je 4:5
  4. ^ Ex 18:21; Nu 1:16; 7:2; De 1:15; 5:23; 31:9
  5. ^ Nu 2:3
  6. ^ Nu 2:10
  7. ^ Nu 10:3; Jl 2:15
  8. ^ Nu 31:6; 1Ch 15:24; 16:6; 2Ch 29:26; Ne 12:35, 41
  9. ^ Jg 2:18; 6:9
  10. ^ Jg 3:27; 7:20; 2Ch 13:12; 1Co 14:8
  11. ^ Ps 106:4
  12. ^ 1Ch 15:28; 2Ch 5:12; 7:6; Ezr 3:10
  13. ^ Le 23:24; Nu 29:1
  14. ^ Ps 81:3
  15. ^ Nu 28:11
  16. ^ Le 3:1; Nu 29:39
  17. ^ Ex 6:7; Le 11:45
  18. ^ Nu 1:1
  19. ^ Nu 9:17; Ps 78:14
  20. ^ Ex 40:36; Nu 2:9, 16, 17, 24, 31
  21. ^ Ge 21:21; Nu 12:16; 13:26; De 1:2
  22. ^ Nu 2:34; 9:23
  23. ^ Nu 2:3
  24. ^ Nu 1:7
  25. ^ Nu 1:8; 2:5
  26. ^ Nu 2:7
  27. ^ Nu 1:51
  28. ^ Nu 3:25
  29. ^ Nu 3:36
  30. ^ Nu 2:10
  31. ^ Nu 1:5
  32. ^ Nu 2:12
  33. ^ Nu 1:6
  34. ^ Nu 1:14; 2:14
  35. ^ Nu 3:31; 4:4, 15; 7:9
  36. ^ Nu 2:24
  37. ^ Nu 1:10; 2:18
  38. ^ Nu 2:20
  39. ^ Nu 1:10
  40. ^ Nu 2:22
  41. ^ Nu 1:11
  42. ^ Nu 2:25, 31
  43. ^ Jos 6:9
  44. ^ Nu 1:12
  45. ^ Nu 2:27
  46. ^ Nu 1:13
  47. ^ Nu 2:29
  48. ^ Nu 1:15
  49. ^ Nu 2:34
  50. ^ Ex 2:18; 3:1; 18:1, 27
  51. ^ Ge 12:7; 13:15; 15:18; Ac 7:5
  52. ^ Jg 1:16; 4:11; 1Sa 15:6
  53. ^ Ge 32:12; Ex 3:8; 6:7; Nu 23:19
  54. ^ Ex 3:1
  55. ^ Jg 1:16; 4:11
  56. ^ Ex 3:1; 19:3; 24:16; De 5:2; 1Ki 19:8; Ml 4:4
  57. ^ Ex 25:10, 17
  58. ^ De 1:33; Jos 3:3, 4
  59. ^ Ex 13:21; Ne 9:12; Ps 78:14; 105:39
  60. ^ Ps 17:13; 132:8
  61. ^ Ps 68:1
  62. ^ De 1:10

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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