Numbers 10:1

1 The LORD said to Moses,

Numbers 10:1 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 10:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
When the following directions concerning the trumpets were given is not certain; it may he at the time when the order of the camps of Israel was fixed, and is here recorded before the journeying of them, which was one use they were to be put unto, ( Numbers 10:2 ) ;

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 10:1 In-Context

1 The LORD said to Moses,

2 "Make two silver trumpets; of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summoning the congregation, and for breaking camp.

3 And when both are blown, all the congregation shall gather themselves to you at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

4 But if they blow only one, then the leaders, the heads of the tribes of Israel, shall gather themselves to you.

5 When you blow an alarm, the camps that are on the east side shall set out.