Numbers 27:16

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May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the assembly

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  • Num 16:22 : 22 But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and cried out, "O God, the God who gives breath to all living things, will you be angry with the entire assembly when only one man sins?"
  • Deut 31:14 : 14 The LORD said to Moses, 'Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.' So Moses and Joshua went and stood at the tent of meeting.
  • 1 Sam 12:13 : 13 Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for. See, the LORD has set a king over you.
  • 1 Kgs 5:5 : 5 Judah and Israel lived in safety, each man under his own vine and fig tree, from Dan to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.
  • Jer 3:15 : 15 Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.
  • Jer 23:4-5 : 4 I will appoint shepherds over them who will care for them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any be missing, declares the LORD. 5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king, act wisely, and execute justice and righteousness in the land.
  • Ezek 34:11-16 : 11 For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered sheep when he is with them, so I will look after My flock. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the nations, gather them from the countries, and bring them to their own land. I will shepherd them on the mountains of Israel, in the valleys, and in all the inhabited places of the land. 14 I will feed them in good pasture, and their grazing land will be on the high mountains of Israel. There they will lie down in a pleasant grazing land and feed in rich pastures on the mountains of Israel. 15 I Myself will tend My flock and cause them to lie down, declares the Lord GOD. 16 I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bind up the injured, and strengthen the weak. But the fat and the strong I will destroy—I will shepherd them with justice.
  • Ezek 34:23 : 23 I will place over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd.
  • Ezek 37:24 : 24 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My laws and carefully obey My decrees.
  • Matt 9:38 : 38 Therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field.
  • John 10:11 : 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
  • Heb 12:9 : 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!
  • 1 Pet 5:2-4 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

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  • Num 27:17-22
    6 verses
    85%

    17to go out and come in before them, to lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.

    18The LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand on him.

    19Set him before Eleazar the priest and the entire assembly, and commission him in their sight.

    20Transfer some of your authority to him so that the whole assembly of the Israelites will follow him.

    21He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will inquire for him by the decision of the Urim before the LORD. At his command they will go out, and at his command they will come in, both he and all the Israelites with him, the entire assembly.

    22Moses did as the LORD commanded. He took Joshua, set him before Eleazar the priest and the entire assembly,

  • Num 27:15
    80%

    15Moses spoke to the LORD, saying:

  • Num 11:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16The LORD said to Moses, 'Gather seventy men from the elders of Israel whom you know to be leaders of the people and their officials. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting, and have them stand there with you.'

    17I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it alone.

  • Num 16:20-23
    4 verses
    75%

    20The Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

    21"Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once."

    22But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and cried out, "O God, the God who gives breath to all living things, will you be angry with the entire assembly when only one man sins?"

    23Then the Lord said to Moses,

  • Num 13:1
    72%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 11:24
    72%

    24So Moses went out and told the people what the LORD had said. He gathered seventy of their elders and had them stand around the Tent.

  • Num 17:1
    71%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Lev 27:1
    71%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Num 14:26-27
    2 verses
    71%

    26Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

    27How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of the Israelites, who are murmuring against me.

  • Exod 16:11
    71%

    11The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Deut 1:13
    70%

    13Choose for yourselves wise, discerning, and known men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.

  • Lev 17:1
    70%

    1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 20:7
    70%

    7The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Num 32:28
    70%

    28So Moses gave orders about them to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

  • Lev 24:13
    70%

    13Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Exod 31:1
    70%

    1And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Lev 18:1
    69%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 3:11
    69%

    11The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 15:17
    69%

    17The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Num 1:17
    69%

    17Moses and Aaron took these men who had been designated by name,

  • Num 34:16
    69%

    16The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Exod 18:21
    69%

    21But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

  • Num 25:16
    69%

    16The LORD said to Moses,

  • Num 8:23
    69%

    23The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Lev 19:1
    69%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Exod 18:25
    69%

    25He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

  • Num 16:7
    69%

    7Put fire in them and place incense on them in the presence of the Lord tomorrow. The man the Lord chooses will be the holy one. You have gone too far, sons of Levi!"

  • Num 15:1
    69%

    1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Exod 25:1
    69%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 30:1
    69%

    1Moses said to the Israelites everything the LORD had commanded him.

  • Deut 1:15
    68%

    15So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and known men, and appointed them as heads over you—leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, tens, and officers for your tribes.

  • Num 2:1
    68%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying:

  • Exod 4:16
    68%

    16He will speak for you to the people, and he will serve as your mouth, and you will serve as God to him.

  • Exod 40:1
    68%

    1The Lord said to Moses,

  • Num 4:21
    68%

    21The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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    68%

    1The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

  • Num 16:16
    68%

    16Moses said to Korah, "You and all your followers are to appear before the Lord tomorrow—you, they, and Aaron.

  • Num 25:10
    68%

    10The LORD said to Moses,

  • Lev 8:5
    68%

    5Moses said to the congregation, "This is what the Lord has commanded to be done."