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21 You are to make him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest, who is to inquire on his behalf using the Urim[a] in the presence of the Lord regarding a decision of judgment, because by his command[b] he and all the Israelis with him will go out or come in.”

22 So Moses did what the Lord had commanded him. He took Joshua, made him stand in the presence of Eleazar the priest and the entire community, 23 laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the Lord had commanded, using Moses’ authority.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 27:21 I.e. a part of the priest’s breast piece by which God provided revelation; cf. 1Sam 28:6
  2. Numbers 27:21 Lit. mouth
  3. Numbers 27:23 Lit. hand