KJV ORIGINAL
And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Present him before Eleazar the priest and before all the people, and give him his instructions where everyone can see.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to publicly install Joshua as the next leader, giving him his responsibilities in front of everyone so they know he has authority.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses for transferring leadership to Joshua before Moses' death. Moses had asked God to appoint a successor who could lead Israel into the Promised Land. The public ceremony before the priest and congregation would establish Joshua's legitimacy and authority in the eyes of all Israel.
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