Numbers 6:22-26

Aaron's Benediction

22 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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;

25 The LORD ⁴make His face shine on you, And ⁵be gracious to you;

26 The LORD ⁶lift up His countenance on you, And ⁷give you peace.'

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Numbers 6:22-26 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 7

1. 1 Chronicles 23:13
2. Deuteronomy 28:3-6; Psalms 28:9
3. 1 Samuel 2:9; Psalms 17:8
4. Ps 80:3, 7, 19
5. Psalms 86:16
6. Psalms 4:6; Psalms 44:3
7. Psalms 29:11; Psalms 37:37