Numbers 27:17 nasb — who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the…

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"who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep which have no shepherd.""

— Numbers 27:17, NASB

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Numbers 27 — Context

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for in the wilderness of Zin, during the strife of the congregation, you rebelled against My command to treat Me as holy before their eyes at the water." (These are the waters of Meribah of Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.)

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Then Moses spoke to the LORD, saying,

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"May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation,

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who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep which have no shepherd."

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So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;

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and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.

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"You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.

Numbers 27:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 27:17 say?
Numbers 27:17 in the NASB reads: “who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep which have no shepherd."”
Where is Numbers 27:17 in the Bible?
Numbers 27:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 17.
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 27:17.
What translation should I read Numbers 27:17 in?
Numbers 27:17 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 27:17?
Numbers 27:17 reads (NASB): “who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep which have no shepherd."” 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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