Numbers 10:6 asv — And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall bl…

American Standard Version

"And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys. "

— Numbers 10:6, American Standard Version

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Numbers 10 — Context

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And when they shall blow them, all the congregation shall gather themselves unto thee at the door of the tent of meeting.

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And if they blow but one, then the princes, the heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves unto thee.

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And when ye blow an alarm, the camps that lie on the east side shall take their journey.

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And when ye blow an alarm the second time, 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 assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

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And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and they shall be to you for a statute for ever throughout your generations.

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And when ye go to war in your land against the adversary that oppresseth you, then ye shall sound an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before Jehovah your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.

Numbers 10:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:6 say?
Numbers 10:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys. ”
Where is Numbers 10:6 in the Bible?
Numbers 10:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 10, verse 6.
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 10:6.
What translation should I read Numbers 10:6 in?
Numbers 10:6 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 10:6?
Numbers 10:6 reads (ASV): “And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys. ” 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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