Numbers 6:23-24

23 "Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, 'Thus ¹you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:

24 The LORD ²bless you, and ³keep you;

Numbers 6:23-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS 6

In this chapter is given the law concerning Nazarites, Nu 6:1,2; which directs what they were to abstain from, from drinking wine, or any strong liquors, from shaving their heads, and defiling themselves with the dead, Nu 6:3-8; and in case of a defilement, directions are given what offerings a Nazarite should bring to be offered for him, Nu 6:9-12; and when the time of his Nazariteship was up, an account is given of what rites and ceremonies should then be performed, Nu 6:13-21; and the chapter is concluded with the form of blessing the children of Israel, to be used by Aaron and his sons, Nu 6:22-27.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Chronicles 23:13
• 2. Deuteronomy 28:3-6; Psalms 28:9
• 3. 1 Samuel 2:9; Psalms 17:8