Numbers 27:19

19 Have him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community. Put him in charge while everyone is watching.

Numbers 27:19 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 27:19

And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the
congregation
Declaring before them all that he was his successor, and that they might be witnesses of what was said and done unto him, and receive and acknowledge him as such, and as having power and authority over them, which it became them to submit unto:

and give him a charge in their sight:
to take care of the people committed to him; to rule them in the fear of God, and according to his laws; and to be of good courage, and go before the people and introduce them into the land of Canaan; assuring him of the divine Presence and help, so that he need not fear any enemy whatever; of this charge, and as confirmed by the Lord himself, see ( Deuteronomy 31:7 Deuteronomy 31:8 Deuteronomy 31:23 ) .

Numbers 27:19 In-Context

17 Put him in charge of them. Tell him to take care of them. Then your people won't be like sheep that don't have a shepherd."

18 So the LORD said to Moses, "Joshua, the son of Nun, has the ability to be a wise leader. Get him and place your hand on him.

19 Have him stand in front of the priest Eleazar and the whole community. Put him in charge while everyone is watching.

20 Give him some of your authority. Then the whole community of Israel will obey him.

21 "Joshua will stand in front of the priest Eleazar. Eleazar will help him make decisions. Eleazar will get help from me by using the Urim. Joshua and the whole community of Israel must not make any move at all unless I command them to."