Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They looked at them, and each of the leaders took his own staff. New Living Translation When Moses brought all the staffs out from the LORD’s presence, he showed them to the people. Each man claimed his own staff. English Standard Version Then Moses brought out all the staffs from before the LORD to all the people of Israel. And they looked, and each man took his staff. Berean Standard Bible Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. Berean Literal Bible And Moses brought out all the rods from before YHWH to all the sons of Israel, and they looked, and each man took his rod. King James Bible And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. New King James Version Then Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel; and they looked, and each man took his rod. New American Standard Bible Moses then brought out all the staffs from the presence of the LORD to all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each man took his staff. NASB 1995 Moses then brought out all the rods from the presence of the LORD to all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each man took his rod. NASB 1977 Moses then brought out all the rods from the presence of the LORD to all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each man took his rod. Legacy Standard Bible Moses then brought out all the rods from the presence of Yahweh to all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each man took his rod. Amplified Bible Moses brought out all the rods from the presence of LORD to all the Israelites; and they looked, and each man took his rod. Berean Annotated Bible Then Moses (drawn out) brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s {YHWH} presence to all the Israelites (God prevails). They saw them, and each man took his own staff. Christian Standard Bible Moses then brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses then brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. American Standard Version And Moses brought out all the rods from before Jehovah unto all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. Contemporary English Version Moses brought the twelve sticks out of the tent and showed them to the people. Each of the leaders found his own and took it. English Revised Version And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses brought out the staffs from the LORD's presence and showed them to all the Israelites. They looked at them, and each man took his staff. Good News Translation Moses took all the sticks and showed them to the Israelites. They saw what had happened, and each leader took his own stick back. International Standard Version Then Moses took out all the rods from the LORD's presence to show all the Israelis. Everybody looked, and then each man took his rod. NET Bible So Moses brought out all the staffs from before the LORD to all the Israelites. They looked at them, and each man took his staff. New Heart English Bible Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. World English Bible Moses brought out all the rods from before Yahweh to all the children of Israel. They looked, and each man took his rod. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Moses brings out all the rods from before YHWH to all the sons of Israel, and they look, and each takes his rod. Berean Literal Bible And Moses brought out all the rods from before YHWH to all the sons of Israel, and they looked, and each man took his rod. Young's Literal Translation and Moses bringeth out all the rods from before Jehovah, unto all the sons of Israel, and they look, and take each his rod. Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will bring forth all the rods from before Jehovah to all the sons of Israel: and they shall see and shall take each his rod. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses therefore brought out all the rods from before the Lord to all the children of Israel: and they saw, and every one received their rods. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Moses brought out all the rods, from the sight of the Lord, to all the sons of Israel. And they saw, and each one received their rods. New American Bible So Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites, and each one identified his own staff and took it. New Revised Standard Version Then Moses brought out all the staffs from before the LORD to all the Israelites; and they looked, and each man took his staff. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel; and they looked, and took every man his rod. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe brought out all the rods before LORD JEHOVAH to all of the children of Israel and they saw and each man took his rod. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the children of Israel; and they looked, and took every man his rod. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses brought forth all the rods from before the Lord to all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each one took his rod. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Aaron's Staff Buds…8The next day Moses entered the Tent of the Testimony and saw that Aaron’s staff, representing the house of Levi, had sprouted, put forth buds, blossomed, and produced almonds. 9Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence to all the Israelites. They saw them, and each man took his own staff. 10The LORD said to Moses, “Put Aaron’s staff back in front of the Testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebellious, so that you may put an end to their grumbling against Me, lest they die.”… Cross References Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence Exodus 16:33-34 So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 1 Samuel 10:20-24 Thus Samuel had all the tribes of Israel come forward, and the tribe of Benjamin was selected. / Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him. / So again they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?” And the LORD replied, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” … Joshua 7:16-18 So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected. / He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the clan of the Zerahites was selected. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward, and the family of Zabdi was selected. / And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected. to all the Israelites. Deuteronomy 31:11-13 when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. / Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. / Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” Joshua 8:34-35 Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. 2 Chronicles 34:30 And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. They saw them, Exodus 14:31 When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. Deuteronomy 29:2-4 Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land. / You saw with your own eyes the great trials, and those miraculous signs and wonders. / Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear. Joshua 24:17 For the LORD our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us throughout our journey and among all the nations through which we traveled. and each man took his own staff. 1 Samuel 17:40 And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. Exodus 4:17 But take this staff in your hand so you can perform signs with it.” Ezekiel 37:16-17 “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. Hebrews 9:4 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Exodus 25:16 And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. Deuteronomy 10:1-5 At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, come up to Me on the mountain, and make an ark of wood. / And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.” / So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. … 1 Kings 8:9 There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt. Treasury of Scripture And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. Jump to Previous Children Israel Israelites Lord's Presence Rod Rods Staff Staffs StavesJump to Next Children Israel Israelites Lord's Presence Rod Rods Staff Staffs StavesNumbers 17 1. Aaron's rod, among all the rods of the tribes, only flourishes10. It is left for a monument against the rebels Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence This phrase highlights Moses' role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. The staffs were placed before the LORD as a test to confirm the chosen leader of the priesthood. The presence of the LORD refers to the Tabernacle, specifically the Holy of Holies, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. This setting underscores the sacredness of the event. The staffs symbolize authority and leadership, and their placement before God indicates seeking divine approval. This act is reminiscent of Moses' earlier role in mediating God's will, such as when he received the Ten Commandments. to all the Israelites They saw them and each man took his own staff Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and guide them through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses acts as the mediator between God and the people. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are witnessing the miraculous sign of Aaron's staff budding as a confirmation of God's chosen priesthood. 3. Aaron The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His staff budding is a divine sign of his legitimate priesthood. 4. The LORD’s Presence Refers to the sacred space where God’s presence dwells, likely the Tent of Meeting, where the staffs were placed before the LORD. 5. The Staffs Represent the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Each staff symbolizes the authority and leadership of a tribe. Teaching Points Divine Confirmation of LeadershipGod confirms His chosen leaders through signs and wonders. Just as Aaron’s priesthood was confirmed, we should seek God’s confirmation in our leadership roles. The Importance of Obedience The Israelites were required to accept God’s decision regarding the priesthood. Similarly, we must submit to God’s authority and the leaders He appoints. God’s Presence Brings Life Aaron’s staff budded in the presence of the LORD, symbolizing that true life and fruitfulness come from being in God’s presence. Unity and Order in the Community The budding of Aaron’s staff was meant to quell rebellion and establish order. In our communities, recognizing and respecting God’s appointed leaders fosters unity. Faith in God’s Sovereignty Trusting in God’s decisions, even when they challenge our understanding, is crucial. God’s ways are higher than ours, and His plans are perfect. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 17:9?2. How does Numbers 17:9 demonstrate God's authority and choice of leadership? 3. What can we learn about God's power from Aaron's rod in Numbers 17:9? 4. How does Numbers 17:9 connect to Jesus as our High Priest? 5. How should we respond to God's chosen leaders, as seen in Numbers 17:9? 6. What does Numbers 17:9 teach about obedience and submission to God's will? 7. What is the significance of Aaron's staff budding in Numbers 17:9? 8. How does Numbers 17:9 demonstrate God's authority and choice of leadership? 9. Why did God choose a miraculous sign in Numbers 17:9 to affirm Aaron's priesthood? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 17? 11. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain? 12. What are key events in Joshua's life? 13. Numbers 27:12-14: Why is Moses barred from entering the Promised Land for striking the rock, which seems like a minor offense? 14. Numbers 9:17-20: How could an entire nation coordinate travel solely based on a cloud's movement without creating significant logistical issues or leaving substantial archaeological traces? What Does Numbers 17:9 Mean Then Moses brought out all the staffs from the LORD’s presence• After a full night in the Most Holy Place (Numbers 17:4), the sticks returned untouched except Aaron’s, which had supernaturally budded and borne almonds (v. 8). • Moses serves as the faithful mediator, handling holy objects exactly as commanded—just as he had earlier placed manna “before the LORD” for safekeeping (Exodus 16:34; Hebrews 9:4). • The scene underscores God’s direct intervention: the lifeless staffs confirm who may draw near to Him, silencing every human claim (compare Numbers 16:5). to all the Israelites • The entire congregation is gathered so the proof cannot be hidden or disputed (Numbers 20:27). • Public display protects unity: no tribe can allege favoritism once the evidence is shared (Deuteronomy 31:12). • God’s pattern of revealing His decisions openly—seen later when Elijah calls Israel to witness fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:30-39)—invites everyone to acknowledge His rule. They saw them • “They saw” moves the event from rumor to undeniable fact; seeing is meant to lead to believing (John 20:27-29). • Corporate sight carries accountability. What Israel witnessed that day left them “crying out” in reverent fear (Numbers 17:12-13), much like Sinai’s thunder drove them to plead for distance (Exodus 20:18-19). • God grants signs not as curiosities but as confirmations of His word (Deuteronomy 4:35). and each man took his own staff • The tribal leaders reclaim their rods in submission, acknowledging Aaron’s divinely affirmed authority. No argument follows, only acceptance. • Personal staffs symbolize leadership (Genesis 49:10; Psalm 110:2). By handing them back unchanged, God shows that influence remains, yet always under His chosen priesthood. • This simple act ends a grave rebellion (Numbers 16). Bringing their staffs home, the leaders carry a continual reminder of the limits God places on human ambition. summary Numbers 17:9 records the climactic moment when God settles the priesthood question. Moses retrieves the rods, the nation witnesses the miracle, and every leader quietly resumes his own staff under Aaron’s God-given authority. The verse celebrates divine order, transparency, and the sufficiency of God’s visible confirmation to end dispute and foster humble obedience. Verse 9. - And took every man his rod. So that they saw for themselves that their rods remained dry and barren as they were by nature, while Aaron's had been made to live.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁ֤ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver brought out וַיֹּצֵ֨א (way·yō·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the staffs הַמַּטֹּת֙ (ham·maṭ·ṭōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe from the LORD's יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH presence מִלִּפְנֵ֣י (mil·lip̄·nê) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites. בְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son They saw them, וַיִּרְא֥וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see and each man אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person took וַיִּקְח֖וּ (way·yiq·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take his own staff. מַטֵּֽהוּ׃ (maṭ·ṭê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe Links Numbers 17:9 NIVNumbers 17:9 NLT Numbers 17:9 ESV Numbers 17:9 NASB Numbers 17:9 KJV Numbers 17:9 BibleApps.com Numbers 17:9 Biblia Paralela Numbers 17:9 Chinese Bible Numbers 17:9 French Bible Numbers 17:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 17:9 Moses brought out all the rods (Nu Num.) |
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