Numbers 10:21 nasb — Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.

NASB

"Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival."

— Numbers 10:21, NASB

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Numbers 10 — Context

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Next the standard of the camp of Reuben, according to their armies, set out with Elizur the son of Shedeur, over its army,

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and Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai over the tribal army of the sons of Simeon,

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and Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the tribal army of the sons of Gad.

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Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.

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Next the standard of the camp of the sons of Ephraim, according to their armies, was set out, with Elishama the son of Ammihud over its army,

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and Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur over the tribal army of the sons of Manasseh;

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and Abidan the son of Gideoni over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.

Numbers 10:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:21 say?
Numbers 10:21 in the NASB reads: “Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.”
Where is Numbers 10:21 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 21.
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 10:21.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:21 in?
Numbers 10:21 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 10:21?
Numbers 10:21 reads (NASB): “Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.” 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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