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Numbers 10
Numbers 10:1
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Numbers 10:2
Make two silver trumpets
This means that Yahweh commanded Moses to have someone make the trumpet. He did not make them himself. Alternate translation: "Tell someone to make two silver trumpets" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
You must use the trumpets
Moses will not blow the trumpets himself, but he will command the priests to blow them. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
Numbers 10:3
in front of you
"while you are present." This means that Moses was to be there with the priest when he blew the trumpets.
Numbers 10:4
the leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel
These two phrases refer to the same group of people. Here the second phrase is used to describe the first phrase. Alternate translation: "the leaders, who are the heads of the clans of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism)
Numbers 10:5
When you blow a loud signal
Here the word "you" is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he his referring to the priests. The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: "When they blow a loud signal" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
Numbers 10:6
When you blow a loud signal
Here the word "you" is plural. Yahweh is speaking to Moses, but he is referring to the priests. The priests will blow the trumpets, Moses will not. Alternate translation: "When they blow a loud signal" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
the second time
"time number 2" or "again" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal)
They must blow a loud signal for their journeys
"They" refers to the priests and the word "their" refers to the people of Israel.
Numbers 10:7
When the community gathers together
"To gather the community together"
Numbers 10:8
be a regulation for you
"be a rule for you." Here "you" is plural and refers to the people of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you)
Numbers 10:9
When you go to war ... oppresses you
Yahweh is speaking to Moses and uses the word "you," but he is actually referring the people of Israel going to war. Alternate translation: "When the people of Israel to war ... oppresses Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche)
then you must sound an alarm with the trumpets
Here Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word "you" but actually wants Moses to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: "then you must command the priests to sound an alarm with the trumpets" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
call you to mind
This phrase "call to mind" means to remember. Alternate translation: "remember you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
Numbers 10:10
of celebration
The noun "celebration" can be expressed with the verb "celebrate." Alternate translation: "when you celebrate" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns)
you must blow the trumpets
Here Yahweh again speaks to Moses using the word "you," but actually wants him to have the priests blow the trumpets. Alternate translation: "you must command the priests to blow the trumpets" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy),
at the beginnings of the months
There are 12 months on the Hebrew calendar. The beginning phase of the moon with its sliver of light marked the beginning of each month in the lunar calendar. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-hebrewmonths)
your burnt offerings ... your fellowship offerings ... you to me
In these phrases the words "your" and "you" are plural and refer to the people of Israel. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you)
over the sacrifices
"in honor of the sacrifices"
will act as a reminder of you to me
"will act as a memorial for you of me." The word "reminder" can be expressed with the verb "remind." Alternate translation: "will always remind you of me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns)
These will act
The word "these" refers to the trumpets and the sacrifices.
Numbers 10:11
In the second year
"In year 2." This refers to the second year after Yahweh brought the Israelites out of Egypt. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal)
in the second month, on the twentieth day of the month
"on day 20 of month 2." This is the second month of the Hebrew calendar. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-hebrewmonths and rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal)
the cloud was lifted
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the cloud rose up" or "Yahweh lifted the cloud" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
the tabernacle of the covenant decrees
The tabernacle was also called by this longer name because the ark with the law of God was placed inside it. See how you translated this in Numbers 1:50.
Numbers 10:12
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Numbers 10:13
Yahweh's command given through Moses
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the commands that Yahweh had given through Moses" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
Numbers 10:14
The camp under the banner of Judah's descendants
This camp includes the three tribes under the division of Judah: Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.
went out first
They packed up their camp and they left that place before all the others left. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal)
Nahshon son of Amminadab
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:7.
Numbers 10:15
Nethanel son of Zuar
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:8.
Numbers 10:16
Eliab son of Helon
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:9.
Numbers 10:17
Gershon ... Merari
See how you translated these men's names in Numbers 3:17.
Numbers 10:18
the armies under the banner of Reuben's camp
This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Reuben: Reuben, Simeon, and Gad.
Elizur son of Shedeur
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:5.
Numbers 10:19
Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai
See how you translated this man's name Numbers 1:6.
Numbers 10:20
Eliasaph son of Deuel
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:14.
Numbers 10:21
Kohathites
This refers to the descendants of Kohath. See how you translated this in Numbers 3:27.
Numbers 10:22
The armies under the banner of Ephraim's descendants
This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Ephraim: Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin.
Elishama son of Ammihud
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:10.
Numbers 10:23
Gamaliel son of Pedahzur
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:10.
Numbers 10:24
Abidan son of Gideoni
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:11.
Numbers 10:25
The armies that camped under the banner of Dan's descendants
This refers to the armies of the tribes under the division of Dan: Dan, Asher, and Naphtali.
Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:12.
Numbers 10:26
Pagiel son of Okran
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:13.
Numbers 10:27
Ahira son of Enan
See how you translated this man's name in Numbers 1:15.
Numbers 10:28
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Numbers 10:29
Hobab son of Reuel
This is the name of a man. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
that Yahweh described
"that Yahweh described to us"
we will do you good
"we will treat you well"
Numbers 10:30
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Numbers 10:31
You must watch out for us
The phrase "watch out" means to guide and to take care of. Alternate translation: "You can guide us and show us how to live in the desert" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
Numbers 10:32
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Numbers 10:33
They journeyed
"They" refers to the people of Israel.
the mountain of Yahweh
This refers to Mount Sinai. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "Mount Sinai, the mountain of Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)
The ark of the covenant of Yahweh went before them
The group of Levites carrying the ark of the covenant went before the people of Israel as the traveled. Alternate translation: "Men carried the ark of the covenant of Yahweh before them as they traveled" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification)
Numbers 10:34
by daylight
"every day" or "during the day"
Numbers 10:35
Whenever the ark set out
Here the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: "Whenever the people carrying the ark set out" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification)
Rise up, Yahweh
Here the phrase "rise up" is a request for Yahweh to act, in this case Moses is asking him to scatter their enemies. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Make those who hate you run from you
Here Moses speaks about Yahweh causing their enemies to flee from the people of Israel as if they were fleeing from Yahweh himself. Alternate translation: "Make those who hate you run away from your ark and your people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Numbers 10:36
Whenever the ark stopped
Here the ark is spoken of as if were a person traveling. The ark was really being carried by men. Alternate translation: "Whenever the people carrying the ark stopped" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-personification)
many tens of thousands
This refers to people. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "many tens of thousands of people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)