Numbers 20:9

“And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.”

"And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him." - Numbers 20:9
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What does Numbers 20:9 mean?

Numbers 20:9 (KJV) states, "And Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as he commanded him." This verse is situated within the larger context of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and their struggle for water. The book of Numbers records the experiences of the…

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The Power of Obedience: Lessons from Moses and His Rod

In the book of Numbers, we find ourselves in the midst of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, a path fraught with trials, dissatisfaction, and ongoing struggles. Verse 20:9 states, "And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him." This simple yet…

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A Prayer of Obedience and Faith

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I humbly bow my heart and spirit, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace over my life. I thank You for Your love that surrounds me. It is in Your loving embrace where I find my strength and solace. Today, Lord, I am…

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Numbers 20:9 - "And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him."
Numbers 9:20 - "And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed."
Numbers 9:9 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 20:20 - "And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand."
Numbers 20:7 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
"And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed." - Numbers 9:20
Numbers 34:20 - "And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud."
Numbers 33:20 - "And they departed from Rimmon-parez, and pitched in Libnah."
Numbers 7:1-9
Numbers 16:20 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"
Numbers 7:20 - "One spoon of gold of ten shekels, full of incense:"
Numbers 14:20 - "And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:"
Numbers 10:20 - "And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel."
Numbers 1:9 - "Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon."
Numbers 4:20 - "But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die."
Numbers 20:2 - "And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron."
"¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Numbers 9:9
Numbers 35:9 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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Genesis 20:9
Numbers 35:20 - "But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;"
Numbers 20:13 - "This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them."
Numbers 13:9 - "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu."
Numbers 3:20 - "And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers."
Numbers 20:27 - "And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up into mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation."
Numbers 21:20 - "And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon."
Numbers 20:25 - "Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:"
Numbers 12:9 - "And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed."
Numbers 25:9 - "And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand."