Numbers 17:1

1 The LORD said to Moses,

Numbers 17:1 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 17:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
After the plague ceased, for the further confirmation of the priesthood in Aaron's family, another method is directed to by the Lord:

saying:
as follows.

Numbers 17:1 In-Context

1 The LORD said to Moses,

2 "Speak to the Israelites, and get 12 staffs from them, one from the leader of each of their tribes. Write each man's name on his staff.

3 Write Aaron's name on the staff for Levi because there must be one staff for the head of each tribe.

4 Put them in the tent of meeting where I meet with you, in front of the words of my promise.

5 The staff from the man I choose will begin to grow. In this way I will silence the frequent complaints the Israelites make against you and Aaron."