Numbers 20:27 cpdv — Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude. "

— Numbers 20:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 20 — Context

24

“Let Aaron,” he said, “go to his people. For he shall not enter into the land which I have given to the sons of Israel, because he did not believe my mouth at the Waters of Contradiction.

25

Take Aaron, and his son with him, and lead them on to mount Hor.

26

And when you have stripped the father of his vestments, you shall put them on Eleazar, his son. Aaron shall be gathered and shall die there.”

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Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude.

28

And when he had despoiled Aaron of his vestments, he clothed his son Eleazar with them.

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And when Aaron had died at the top of the mountain, Moses came down with Eleazar.

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And the entire multitude, seeing that Aaron lay dead, wept over him for thirty days, throughout all their families.

Numbers 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 20:27 say?
Numbers 20:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude. ”
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 (CPDV): “Moses did just as the Lord had instructed. And they ascended mount Hor, in the sight of the entire multitude. ” 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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