Numbers 17:11

11 Moses did just as the LORD commanded him.

Numbers 17:11 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 17:11

And Moses did so; as the Lord commanded him, even so did he.
] Took Aaron's rod, and laid it up before the ark for the purpose mentioned, being a faithful servant to God in all his house.

Numbers 17:11 In-Context

9 Then Moses brought out all of the staffs from in front of the Lord. He brought them to all of the people of Israel. They looked at them. And each man took his own staff.

10 The LORD said to Moses, "Put Aaron's staff back in front of the ark where the tablets of the covenant are kept. The staff will be kept there as a warning to those who refuse to obey. They are never happy with what I do. Aaron's staff will put an end to what they are saying. Then they will not die."

11 Moses did just as the LORD commanded him.

12 The people of Israel said to Moses, "We'll die! We are lost! All of us are lost!

13 Anyone who even comes near the LORD's holy tent will die. Are all of us going to die?"