“Make for yourself two trumpets of ductile silver, with which you may be able to call together the multitude when the camp is to be moved.
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And when you sound the trumpets, all the multitude shall gather to you at the door of the tabernacle of the covenant.
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If you sound it only once, the leaders and the heads of the multitude of Israel shall come to you.
Numbers 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Numbers 10:1 say?
Numbers 10:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ”
Where is Numbers 10:1 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 10:1.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:1 in?
Numbers 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 10:1?
Numbers 10:1 reads (CPDV): “ And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.