Numbers 10:29 Meaning and Explanation
“And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses invites his Midianite father-in-law to join Israel's journey, promising to share God's blessing.
The Context of Numbers 10:29
Moses invites his father-in-law Hobab to join Israel's journey toward the promised land.
What Does Numbers 10:29 Mean?
Hobab is an outsider—not a member of the covenant community by birth. Yet Moses invites him, showing that God's blessing and journey are not closed to those willing to join. The invitation reveals confidence that the Lord will indeed fulfill His promise and bring Israel safely to the land.
Moses' offer of mutual good—'we will do thee good'—shows that the journey of faith includes generosity and openness to others. Abraham's descendants are called to be a blessing to others, and here Moses models that principle by inviting a foreigner to share in the promise.
Numbers 10:29 in the Original Language
Eretz (אֶרֶץ), 'land' — the promised territory, the goal of the journey and the fulfillment of God's covenant oath to Abraham.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 10:29
What does Numbers 10:29 mean?
Moses invites his Midianite father-in-law to join Israel's journey, promising to share God's blessing.
What is the context of Numbers 10:29?
Moses invites his father-in-law Hobab to join Israel's journey toward the promised land.