Num 27:20-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 27:20-21: 27:20-21 Joshua assumed only some of Moses’ authority . Moses had face-to-face contact with God (12:6-8 ; Deut 34:10-12 ), but Joshua had only indirect access to revelation, since he had to consult with Eleazar the priest on important matters (Num 27:21 ; cp. Exod 28:30 ; Lev 8:8 ). Israel would keep military and spiritual leadership separate hereafter.

a27:20-21►

b12:6-8►

cDeut 34:10-12►

dNum 27:21►

eExod 28:30►

fLev 8:8►

‏ Numbers 27:20-21

Summary for Num 27:20-21: 27:20-21 ^a Joshua assumed only some of Moses’ authority. Moses had face-to-face contact with God (12:6-8 ^b; Deut 34:10-12 ^c), but Joshua had only indirect access to revelation, since he had to consult with Eleazar the priest on important matters (Num 27:21 ^d; cp. Exod 28:30 ^e; Lev 8:8 ^f). Israel would keep military and spiritual leadership separate hereafter.