Numbers 10:6 bbe — At the sound of a second loud note, the tents on the south side are to go forward: the loud note will be the sign to go…

Bible in Basic English

"At the sound of a second loud note, the tents on the south side are to go forward: the loud note will be the sign to go forward."

— Numbers 10:6, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 10 — Context

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When they are sounded, all the people are to come together to you at the door of the Tent of meeting.

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If only one of them is sounded, then the chiefs, the heads of the thousands of Israel, are to come to you.

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When a loud note is sounded, the tents placed on the east side are to go forward.

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At the sound of a second loud note, the tents on the south side are to go forward: the loud note will be the sign to go forward.

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But when all the people are to come together, the horn is to be sounded but not loudly.

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The horns are to be sounded by the sons of Aaron, the priests; this is to be a law for you for ever, from generation to generation.

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And if you go to war in your land against any who do you wrong, then let the loud note of the horn be sounded; and the Lord your God will keep you in mind and give you salvation from those who are against you.

Numbers 10:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 10:6 say?
Numbers 10:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “At the sound of a second loud note, the tents on the south side are to go forward: the loud note will be the sign to go forward.”
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 (BBE): “At the sound of a second loud note, the tents on the south side are to go forward: the loud note will be the sign to go forward.” 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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