Numbers 27:21 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

When direction from the Lord is needed, Joshua will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will use the Urim—one of the sacred lots cast before the Lord—to determine his will. This is how Joshua and the rest of the community of Israel will determine everything they should do.”

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest ... - Joshua was thus to be inferior to what Moses had been. For Moses had enjoyed the…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

After the judgment of Urim ... — See Exodus 28:30, and Note.

At his word ... — That is, Joshua and the chil…

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest. Joshua is here subordinated to the priest on one point, namely, to inquire of him by the Uri…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest
This was for the honour of God, whose priest Eleazar was, and whose ora…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Envious spirits do not love their successors, but Moses was not one of these. We should concern ourselves, both in our prayers and in our efforts, …