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Numbers 20:27 akjv — And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

American King James Version

"And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation. "

— Numbers 20:27, American King James Version

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Numbers 20 — Context

24

Aaron shall be gathered to his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given to the children of Israel, because you rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.

25

Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor:

26

And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered to his people, and shall die there.

27

And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

28

And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them on Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.

29

And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, even all the house of Israel.

Numbers 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:27 say?
Numbers 20:27 in the American King James Version reads: “And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation. ”
Where is Numbers 20:27 in the Bible?
Numbers 20:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 20, verse 27.
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 20:27.
What translation should I read Numbers 20:27 in?
Numbers 20:27 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 20:27?
Numbers 20:27 reads (AKJV): “And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation. ” 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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