Numbers 9:18

New International Reader's Version

When the Lord gave the command, the Israelites started out. And when he gave the command, they camped. As long as the cloud stayed above the holy tent, they remained in camp.

Cross References

Exodus 17:1

The whole community of Israel started out from the Desert of Sin. They traveled from place to place, just as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim. But there wasn’t any water for the people to drink.

Numbers 10:13

The first time they started out, the Lord commanded Moses to tell them to do it. And they did it.

Numbers 9:16

That’s what continued to happen. The cloud covered the tent. At night the cloud looked like fire.

Numbers 9:19

Sometimes the cloud remained above the tent for a long time. Then the Israelites obeyed the Lord’s order. They didn’t start out.

Numbers 9:20

Sometimes the cloud was above the tent for only a few days. When the Lord would give the command, they would camp. And when he would give the command, they would start out.

1 Corinthians 10:1

Brothers and sisters, I want you to know something about our people who lived long ago. They were all led by the cloud. They all walked through the Red Sea.

2 John 1:6

The way we show our love is to obey God’s commands. He commands you to lead a life of love. That’s what you have heard from the beginning.