Numbers 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 2:17 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 2:17 — KJV
“Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.”
— Numbers 2:17 (KJV)
Numbers 2:17 in Context — About the Book of Numbers
Numbers follows Israel through forty years of wilderness — a journey that should have taken eleven days. It is an honest record of grumbling, unbelief, and consequence, but also of God's patient provision: manna, water, guidance by cloud and fire, and the famous priestly blessing.
Cross-References for Numbers 2:17
“And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 2:17: tabernacle, congregation, set
“And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 2:17: tabernacle, congregation, camp
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Numbers 2:17: tabernacle, congregation, midst
“And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. pitched: Heb. stretched”
Shares key themes with Numbers 2:17: tabernacle, set, midst
“Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. camp: or, encamping”
Shares key themes with Numbers 2:17: then, camp, encamp
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