Numbers 20:9

9 Moses took the staff away from God's presence, as commanded.

Numbers 20:9 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 20:9

And Moses took the rod from before the Lord.
&c.] Which was laid up somewhere in the sanctuary, as well as the rod of Aaron, ( Numbers 17:7 Numbers 17:10 ) :

as he commanded him;
being always faithful and obedient to him that appointed him.

Numbers 20:9 In-Context

7 God spoke to Moses:

8 "Take the staff. Assemble the community, you and your brother Aaron. Speak to that rock that's right in front of them and it will give water. You will bring water out of the rock for them; congregation and cattle will both drink."

9 Moses took the staff away from God's presence, as commanded.

10 He and Aaron rounded up the whole congregation in front of the rock. Moses spoke: "Listen, rebels! Do we have to bring water out of this rock for you?"

11 With that Moses raised his arm and slammed his staff against the rock - once, twice. Water poured out. Congregation and cattle drank.