Numbers 6:24-26

24 The LORD ¹bless you, and ²keep you;

25 The LORD ³make His face shine on you, And ⁴be gracious to you;

26 The LORD ⁵lift up His countenance on you, And ⁶give you peace.'

Numbers 6:24-26 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.

Cross References

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