Numbers 10:4 akjv — And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather thems…

American King James Version

"And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you. "

— Numbers 10:4, American King James Version

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Numbers 10 — Context

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And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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Make you two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shall you make them: that you may use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.

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And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to you at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

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And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you.

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When you blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east parts shall go forward.

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When you blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

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But when the congregation is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.

Numbers 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:4 say?
Numbers 10:4 in the American King James Version reads: “And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you. ”
Where is Numbers 10:4 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 4.
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 10:4.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:4 in?
Numbers 10:4 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 10:4?
Numbers 10:4 reads (AKJV): “And if they blow but with one trumpet, then the princes, which are heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you. ” 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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