Numbers 10:13
New International Version
They set out, this first time, at the LORD’s command through Moses.

New Living Translation
When the people set out for the first time, following the instructions the LORD had given through Moses,

English Standard Version
They set out for the first time at the command of the LORD by Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

King James Bible
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

New King James Version
So they started out for the first time according to the command of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

New American Standard Bible
So they moved on for the first time in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses.

NASB 1995
So they moved out for the first time according to the commandment of the LORD through Moses.

NASB 1977
So they moved out for the first time according to the commandment of the LORD through Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they moved out for the first time according to the command of Yahweh by the hand of Moses.

Amplified Bible
So they moved out for the first time in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses.

Christian Standard Bible
They set out for the first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They set out for the first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

American Standard Version
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of Jehovah by Moses.

Contemporary English Version
This was the first time the LORD had told Moses to command the people of Israel to move on.

English Revised Version
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This was the first time they moved, following the command that the LORD had given through Moses.

Good News Translation
They began to march at the command of the LORD through Moses,

International Standard Version
doing what the LORD had said through Moses.

Majority Standard Bible
They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

NET Bible
This was the first time they set out on their journey according to the commandment of the LORD, by the authority of Moses.

New Heart English Bible
They first went forward according to the commandment of the LORD by Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

World English Bible
They first went forward according to the commandment of Yahweh by Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they journey at first by the command of YHWH in the hand of Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
and they journey at first, by the command of Jehovah, in the hand of Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will remove first, at the mouth of Jehovah, by the hand of Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the first went forward according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the first to move their camp, according to the command of the Lord by the hand of Moses,

New American Bible
The first time that they broke camp at the direction of the LORD through Moses,

New Revised Standard Version
They set out for the first time at the command of the LORD by Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they took their journey for the first time according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they picked up first at the word of the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH by the agency of Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they took their first journey, according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the first rank departed by the word of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Sinai to Paran
12and the Israelites set out from the Wilderness of Sinai, traveling from place to place until the cloud settled in the Wilderness of Paran. 13They set out this first time according to the LORD’s command through Moses. 14First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command.…

Cross References
Exodus 40:36-38
Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.

Deuteronomy 1:6-8
The LORD our God said to us at Horeb: “You have stayed at this mountain long enough. / Resume your journey and go to the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the foothills, in the Negev, and along the seacoast to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great River Euphrates. / See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”

Deuteronomy 1:33
who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.

Nehemiah 9:19
You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.

Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 105:39
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

Acts 7:38-39
He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us. / But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 13:21-22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.

Exodus 14:19-20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

Exodus 33:12-15
Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’ / Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.” / And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” ...

Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Joshua 3:3-4
and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it. / But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between yourselves and the ark. Do not go near it, so that you can see the way to go, since you have never traveled this way before.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Numbers 9:23
At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

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They set out
This phrase marks a significant moment in the journey of the Israelites. The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, especially the tent pegs, and thus to start on a journey. This action signifies a transition from a period of rest and preparation to active movement towards the Promised Land. It reflects the obedience and readiness of the Israelites to follow God's leading, a theme that resonates throughout the Pentateuch. The act of setting out is not just physical but spiritual, symbolizing a step of faith and trust in God's promises.

this first time
The phrase "this first time" indicates the inaugural journey of the Israelites after the establishment of the Tabernacle and the giving of the Law at Sinai. Historically, this marks the beginning of their organized march towards Canaan, following the divine order. It underscores the importance of beginnings in the biblical narrative, where first steps often set the tone for what follows. This initial movement is a testament to the new phase in the life of the Israelites, moving from slavery in Egypt to becoming a nation under God’s covenant.

at the command of the LORD
The phrase emphasizes the divine authority and guidance behind the Israelites' journey. The Hebrew word for "command" is "peh," which literally means "mouth," indicating that the instructions came directly from the mouth of God. This highlights the theocratic nature of Israel's leadership, where God is the ultimate authority. The command of the LORD is central to the narrative, reminding readers of the importance of divine guidance and obedience in the life of faith. It is a call to trust in God's wisdom and timing.

through Moses
Moses serves as the intermediary between God and the people, a role that is crucial throughout the Exodus narrative. The Hebrew name "Moshe" is derived from the root "mashah," meaning "to draw out," reflecting his own account of being drawn out of the Nile and his role in drawing the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses' leadership is characterized by humility and faithfulness, making him a model for spiritual leadership. His role as a mediator foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Christ, who leads His people to the ultimate Promised Land. Moses' obedience to God's command is a powerful example of faithful service and dedication to God's will.

Verse 13. - And they first took their journey. The meaning of this is somewhat doubtful. The Septuagint has ἐξῇραν πρῶτοι, the foremost set out; the Vulgate, profecti sunt per turmas suas. Perhaps it means, "they journeyed in the order of precedence" assigned to them by their marching orders in chapter 2.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They set out,
וַיִּסְע֖וּ (way·yis·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

this first time,
בָּרִאשֹׁנָ֑ה (bā·ri·šō·nāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

according to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the LORD’s
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

command
פִּ֥י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

through
בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

Moses.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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