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Numbers 11:28 Cross-References

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And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.

Numbers 11:28 (KJV)

Historical Context for Numbers 11:28

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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)
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Nunfather of Joshua (EXO 33:11)
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Mosesled Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3)

Commentary on Numbers 11:28

Joshua's response 'My lord Moses, forbid them' reveals the mindset of zealous but misguided loyalty. The title 'My lord Moses' shows respect and deference, but Joshua's request was wrong. His statement 'forbid them' (Hebrew kela'em, כְּלָאֵם—restrain, shut up, stop) sought to suppress Eldad and Medad's prophesying. Joshua perceived their irregular prophesying as threat to Moses' authority or proper order, yet Moses saw it as evidence of God's blessing that should be celebrated, not suppressed.The description of Joshua as 'the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men' provides con...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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