Numbers 9:15-21

9:15

day <03117> [on the day.]

cloud <06051> [the cloud.]

evening <06153> [at even.]

9:16

This cloud not only enlightened the Israelites, but also protected them, and was a continual pledge of God's presence and protection. To this manifestation of the Divine glory, the prophet Isaiah alludes, when he says, (Isa 4:5,) "The Lord will create upon every dwelling place of Mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night." God is the director, protector, and glory of his church.

9:17

Whenever ... cloud ...................... cloud <06051 06310> [when the cloud.]

place <04725> [and in the.]

9:18

commandment .............. commandment <06310> [and at the.]

long <03117> [as long as.]

There is no time lost, while we are waiting God's time. It is as acceptable a piece of submission to the will of God, to sit still contentedly when our lot requires it, as to work for him when we are called to it.

9:19

remained <0748> [tarried long. Heb. prolonged. kept the.]

9:21

evening <06153> [abode. Heb. was.]