Numbers 27:23

23 As the Lord had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor. ¹

Numbers 27:23 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 27:23

And he laid his hands upon him
Jarchi observes, that he did this cheerfully, and did more than he was commanded; for the Lord said to him, "lay thine hand", but he laid both his hands:

and gave him a charge, as the Lord commanded Moses;
( Numbers 27:19 ) , this is a clear proof that Moses was no imposter, since he sought not to aggrandize his family, or serve the interest of that; nor did he in the least repine or murmur that the priesthood was given to his brother Aaron and sons, and now the civil government to his servant of the tribe of Ephraim; and as for his own posterity, they were only common Levites that waited upon the priests.

Numbers 27:23 In-Context

21 He will depend on Eleazar the priest, who will learn my will by using the Urim and Thummim. In this way Eleazar will direct Joshua and the whole community of Israel in all their affairs."

22 Moses did as the Lord had commanded him. He had Joshua stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community.

23 As the Lord had commanded, Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor.

Cross References

• 1. 27.23Deuteronomy 31.23.