Numbers 27:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Numbers 27:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Numbers 27:23 is a verse from the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Numbers 27:23 — KJV
“And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.”
— Numbers 27:23 (KJV)
Numbers 27:23 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 27:23
“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 27:23: laid, hands, lord
“And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 27:23: gave, lord, commanded
“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, laid...: Heb. brought it forth”
Shares key themes with Numbers 27:23: laid, hands, gave
“Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 27:23: gave, charge, lord
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Numbers 27:23: gave, charge, lord
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