Lux Domini
And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days’ journey, to search out a resting place for them.

What does Numbers 10:33 mean?

Their going out and coming in, gives an example to us to begin and end every day's journey and every day's work with prayer.

Key themes

PrayerJustice and mercyPilgrimageRebellion

Read with

Keep this verse inside Numbers 10:33-36 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Ark Object

Noah’s ark, a building of gopher-wood, and covered with pitch, 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, and 30 cubits high.