King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, just as Aharon your brother was gathered;
Berean Standard Bible:
After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was;
American Standard Version:
And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And when thou hast seen{H7200} it, thou also shalt be gathered{H622} unto thy people{H5971}, as Aaron{H175} thy brother{H251} was gathered{H622}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 31:2
- Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people.
Deuteronomy 10:6
- And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.
Genesis 25:8
- Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people.
Genesis 25:17
- And these [are] the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
Deuteronomy 32:50
- And die in the mount whither thou goest up, and be gathered unto thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people:
Numbers 33:38
- And Aaron the priest went up into mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first [day] of the fifth month.
Numbers 20:24
- Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah.
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Commentary for Numbers 27:13
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Succession:** The verse reflects the theme of leadership transition within the Israelite community, emphasizing that no individual, not even Moses, is indispensable. God has a plan for succession.
- **Mortality and Destiny:** It underscores the human mortality of even the greatest leaders, like Moses and Aaron, and acknowledges that everyone has a predestined end.
- **Obedience to God's Will:** Moses is reminded of his mortality and the importance of accepting and following God's directives, even when they concern his own life.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** Numbers 27:13 is set during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, approximately in the 13th century BCE.
- **Leadership of Moses:** At this point in the narrative, Moses has been leading the Israelites for about 40 years. He faces the reality that he will not enter the Promised Land due to an earlier incident at Meribah (Numbers 20:1-13).
- **Preparation for the Promised Land:** The Israelites are on the brink of entering Canaan, and God is preparing the people for a transition in leadership from Moses to Joshua.
- **Aaron's Death:** Aaron, Moses' brother, had recently died (Numbers 20:22-29), which serves as a poignant reminder of the fate awaiting Moses.
- **Legal and Cultic Concerns:** The broader chapter (Numbers 27) deals with issues of inheritance and leadership within the Israelite community, ensuring the continuity of both tribal possessions and religious authority.
In summary, Numbers 27:13 is part of a larger narrative that addresses the themes of leadership, succession, and the acceptance of divine plans, set against the backdrop of the Israelites' imminent entry into the Promised Land and the need to establish a stable and enduring social and religious order.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H622
There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָסַף
Transliteration: ʼâçaph
Pronunciation: aw-saf'
Description: a primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.); assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.