Numbers 11:24 web — Moses went out, and told the people the words of Yahweh; and he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people, and s…

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"Moses went out, and told the people the words of Yahweh; and he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them around the Tent."

— Numbers 11:24, World English Bible

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Numbers 11 — Context

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Moses said, "The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand men on foot; and you have said, 'I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.'

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Shall flocks and herds be slaughtered for them, to be sufficient for them? Shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to be sufficient for them?"

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Yahweh said to Moses, "Has Yahweh's hand grown short? Now you will see whether my word will happen to you or not."

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Moses went out, and told the people the words of Yahweh; and he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them around the Tent.

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Yahweh came down in the cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was on him, and put it on the seventy elders: and it happened that when the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but they did so no more.

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But two men remained in the camp. The name of one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the Spirit rested on them; and they were of those who were written, but had not gone out to the Tent; and they prophesied in the camp.

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A young man ran, and told Moses, and said, "Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp!"

Numbers 11:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 11:24 say?
Numbers 11:24 in the World English Bible reads: “Moses went out, and told the people the words of Yahweh; and he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them around the Tent.”
Where is Numbers 11:24 in the Bible?
Numbers 11:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 11, verse 24.
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 11:24.
What translation should I read Numbers 11:24 in?
Numbers 11:24 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 11:24?
Numbers 11:24 reads (WEB): “Moses went out, and told the people the words of Yahweh; and he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them around the Tent.” 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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