Numbers 10:6
New International Version
At the sounding of a second blast, the camps on the south are to set out. The blast will be the signal for setting out.

New Living Translation
When you sound the signal a second time, the tribes camped on the south will follow. You must sound short blasts as the signal for moving on.

English Standard Version
And when you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that are on the south side shall set out. An alarm is to be blown whenever they are to set out.

Berean Standard Bible
When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out.

King James Bible
When ye blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

New King James Version
When you sound the advance the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall begin their journey; they shall sound the call for them to begin their journeys.

New American Standard Bible
Then when you sound an alarm the second time, the camps that are pitched on the south side shall set out; an alarm is to be sounded for them to break camp.

NASB 1995
“When you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that are pitched on the south side shall set out; an alarm is to be blown for them to set out.

NASB 1977
“And when you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that are pitched on the south side shall set out; an alarm is to be blown for them to set out.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then you will blow an alarm the second time, and the camps that are pitched on the south side shall set out; an alarm is to be blown for them to set out.

Amplified Bible
When you blow an alarm the second time, then the camps on the south side [of the tabernacle] shall set out. They shall blow an alarm whenever they are to move out [on their journeys].

Christian Standard Bible
When you sound short blasts a second time, the camps pitched on the south are to set out. Short blasts are to be sounded for them to set out.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you sound short blasts a second time, the camps pitched on the south are to set out. Short blasts are to be sounded for them to set out.

American Standard Version
And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

English Revised Version
And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the trumpets sound a second fanfare, the tribes that are camped on the south will break camp. The fanfare is the signal to break camp.

Good News Translation
When short blasts are sounded a second time, the tribes on the south will move out. So short blasts are to be sounded to break camp,

International Standard Version
When you sound the alarm the second time, those encamped on the south are to begin to travel. Alarms are to be sounded for their travels.

Majority Standard Bible
When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out.

NET Bible
And when you blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that are located on the south side must begin to travel. An alarm must be sounded for their journeys.

New Heart English Bible
When you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall go forward. They shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

Webster's Bible Translation
When ye blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

World English Bible
When you blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall go forward. They shall blow an alarm for their journeys.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have blown—a second shout, and the camps which are encamping southward have journeyed; they blow a shout for their journeys.

Young's Literal Translation
'And ye have blown -- a second shout, and the camps which are encamping southward have journeyed; a shout they blow for their journeys.

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye sounded the signal the second time, and the camps encamping to the south, removed: they shall sound the signal for their removings.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And at the second sounding and like noise of the trumpet, they who lie on the south side shall take up their tents. And after this manner shall the rest do, when the trumpets shall sound for a march.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, at the second sounding of the trumpet with the same cadence, those who live toward the south shall take up their tents. And the remainder shall act in like manner, when the trumpets shall reverberate for a departure.

New American Bible
when you sound a second signal, those encamped on the south side shall break camp; when you sound a third signal, those encamped on the west side shall break camp; when you sound a fourth signal, those encamped on the north side shall break camp. Thus shall the signal be sounded for them to break camp.

New Revised Standard Version
when you blow a second alarm, the camps on the south side shall set out. An alarm is to be blown whenever they are to set out.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they blow with the second trumpet, the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey; they shall blow a trumpet for their journeys.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they shall blow reveille with a trumpet twice and they shall pick up the camps that dwell at the south; they shall sound with the trumpet for their removal.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when ye blow an alarm the second time, the camps that lie on the south side shall set forward; they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye shall sound a second alarm, and the camps pitched southward shall move; and ye shall sound a third alarm, and the camps pitched westward shall move forward; and ye shall sound a fourth alarm, and they that encamp toward the north shall move forward: they shall sound an alarm at their departure.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Two Silver Trumpets
5When you sound short blasts, the camps that lie on the east side are to set out. 6When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out. 7To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones.…

Cross References
Joshua 6:4-5
Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day, march around the city seven times, while the priests blow the horns. / And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city.”

Judges 7:16-22
And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch. / “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. / When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’” ...

1 Samuel 13:3-4
Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” / And all Israel heard the news: “Saul has attacked an outpost of the Philistines, and now Israel has become a stench to the Philistines!” Then the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal.

2 Chronicles 13:12-15
Now behold, God Himself is with us as our head, and His priests with their trumpets sound the battle call against you. O children of Israel, do not fight against the LORD, the God of your fathers, for you will not succeed.” / Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them. / When Judah turned and discovered that the battle was both before and behind them, they cried out to the LORD. Then the priests blew the trumpets, ...

Nehemiah 4:18-20
And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. / Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall. / Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”

Isaiah 18:3
All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it.

Jeremiah 4:5
Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’

Ezekiel 7:14
They have blown the trumpet and made everything ready, but no one goes to war, for My wrath is upon the whole multitude.

Joel 2:1
Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near—

Amos 3:6
If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it?

Matthew 24:31
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

1 Corinthians 14:8
Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?

Revelation 8:6
And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

Revelation 9:13-14
Then the sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God / saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.”

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”


Treasury of Scripture

When you blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

ye blow.

Numbers 2:10-16
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur…

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Numbers 10
1. The use of the silver trumpets
11. The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran
14. The order of their march
29. Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them
33. The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark














When you sound short blasts a second time
The phrase "sound short blasts" refers to the use of trumpets, specifically silver trumpets as described earlier in Numbers 10:2. The Hebrew word for "short blasts" is "teruah," which can mean a shout or a blast of war, alarm, or joy. In the context of ancient Israel, these trumpet blasts were a divine communication tool, signaling the movement of the camp. The "second time" indicates an orderly and structured approach to the movement, emphasizing the importance of obedience and readiness in the life of the Israelites. This reflects God's desire for His people to be attentive and responsive to His guidance.

the camps that lie on the south
The "camps" refer to the organized tribes of Israel, each with a specific position around the Tabernacle. The "south" camp was led by the tribe of Reuben, as detailed in Numbers 2. This structured arrangement highlights the orderliness and precision with which God instructed His people to live and move. It also signifies the unity and cooperation required among the tribes, each playing a distinct role in the community's journey. Historically, this organization was crucial for maintaining order among the vast number of Israelites during their wilderness wanderings.

are to set out
The command "to set out" indicates the beginning of a journey or movement. In Hebrew, the word "nasa" is used, which means to pull up, set out, or journey. This reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' existence in the wilderness, always moving towards the Promised Land. Spiritually, it serves as a metaphor for the Christian journey, where believers are called to be pilgrims in this world, always ready to move at God's command, seeking the ultimate destination of eternal life with Him.

The short blasts are to be the signal for their journeys
The repetition of "short blasts" as a "signal" underscores the importance of clear communication and obedience to divine instructions. The Hebrew word for "signal" is "ot," which can also mean a sign or a mark. This indicates that the trumpet blasts were not just practical signals but also spiritual reminders of God's presence and guidance. For the Israelites, these signals were a constant reminder of their dependence on God for direction and provision. In a broader sense, it encourages believers to be attentive to God's signals in their lives, whether through Scripture, prayer, or the Holy Spirit, guiding them on their spiritual journey.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When you sound
וּתְקַעְתֶּ֤ם (ū·ṯə·qa‘·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman

the short blasts
תְּרוּעָה֙ (tə·rū·‘āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum

a second time,
שֵׁנִ֔ית (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

the camps
הַֽמַּחֲנ֔וֹת (ham·ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army

that lie
הַחֹנִ֖ים (ha·ḥō·nîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

on the south side
תֵּימָ֑נָה (tê·mā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8486: South, south wind

are to set out.
וְנָֽסְעוּ֙ (wə·nā·sə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey

The blasts
תְּרוּעָ֥ה (tə·rū·‘āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8643: Clamor, acclamation of joy, a battle-cry, clangor, of trumpets, as an alarum

are to signal them
יִתְקְע֖וּ (yiṯ·qə·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman

to set out.
לְמַסְעֵיהֶֽם׃ (lə·mas·‘ê·hem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4550: A pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a journey


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