Numbers 10:17 kjv — And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

King James Version

"And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle."

— Numbers 10:17, King James Version

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Numbers 10 — Context

14

In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

15

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar was Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

16

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.

17

And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.

18

And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.

19

And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

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And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Numbers 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:17 say?
Numbers 10:17 in the King James Version reads: “And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.”
Where is Numbers 10:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 17.
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 10:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:17 in?
Numbers 10:17 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 10:17?
Numbers 10:17 reads (KJV): “And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.” 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.
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