Numbers 10:7
“But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.”
Numbers 10:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But when the people is to be gathered together, the sound of the trumpets shall be plain, and they shall not make a broken sound.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But when the assembly is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.
- DARBYDarby
- And when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not blow an alarm:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But when the assembly is to be gathered together, you shall blow, but you shall not sound an alarm.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And in the assembling of the assembly ye blow, and do not shout;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But when you gather the congregation, you should blow the trumpets without sounding an alarm.
Context: Numbers 10
5When ye blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east parts shall go forward.
6When 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.
7But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.
8And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.
9And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.
About Numbers 10: The Silver Trumpets
God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.
Commentary
In Numbers 10, the Israelites are preparing to leave Mount Sinai and begin their journey to the Promised Land. The Lord instructs Moses to make two silver trumpets, which will be used to signal the people when it is time to move. The trumpets will also be used to call the people together for special occasions, such as when the Lord speaks to them.