Numbers 9:19

And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 9:19

BSB

Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD's charge and did not set out.

AKJV

And when the cloud tarried long on the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not.

CPDV

And if it happened that it remained for a long time over it, the sons of Israel kept the night watches of the Lord, and they did not advance,

ERV

And when the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not.

NHEB

When the cloud stayed on the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the command of God, and did not travel.

SMT

And in the prolonging of the cloud upon the dwelling many days, and the sons of Israel shall watch the watches of Jehovah, and they shall not remove.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 9:19

AndwhenthecloudH6051Noun MasculinetarriedlongH748VerbuponthetabernacleH4908Noun Masculine manyH7227 daysH3117Noun MasculinethenthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine keptH8104VerbthechargeH4931Noun FeminineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameandjourneyedH5265Verbnot

Commentary for Numbers 9:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 9:19

Summary

Extended wait requires sustained faithfulness

Place

Wilderness

Event

People remain while indicator lingers

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC