Numbers 11:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses gat him into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Moses returned to the camp, along with the elders of Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Moses and the elders returning to camp after God had given them His Spirit to help lead the people.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the account of God placing His Spirit on seventy elders to help Moses bear the burden of leading the Israelites in the wilderness. Moses had been overwhelmed by the complaints and demands of over two million people, so God appointed these elders to share in the leadership responsibilities. They had just experienced receiving God's Spirit and prophesying outside the camp.

←

PreviousNumbers 11:29

NextNumbers 11:31

→

Explore Similar Verses

1 Samuel 4:3

When the people returned to their camp, the leaders of Israel said, 'Why did the LORD let us be defeated by the Philistines today? Let's bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh to us, so that when it comes among us, it will save us from our enemies.'

2 Samuel 19:11

King David sent a message to the priests Zadok and Abiathar, telling them: 'Go speak to the leaders of Judah and ask them, "Why are you the last ones to bring the king back to his palace? All the rest of Israel has already spoken up and asked the king to return home."'

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources