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Psalms 99:6
6Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the Lord and he answered them.
Psalms 99:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Moses and Aaron were among His priests, And Samuel was among those who called upon His name; They called upon the Lord, and He answered them.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also called on his name. They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them.
Context of Psalms 99:6
4The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right. 5Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the Lord and he answered them. 7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them. 8Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.
Read all of Psalms 99Psalms 99:6 word by word
מֹ֘שֶׁ֤ה וְאַהֲרֹ֨ן׀ בְּֽכֹהֲנָ֗יו וּ֭שְׁמוּאֵל בְּקֹרְאֵ֣י שְׁמ֑וֹ קֹרִ֥אים אֶל־יְ֝הוָ֗ה וְה֣וּא יַעֲנֵֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Mosesמֹשֶׁהmôsheh · MosesH4872
- and Aaronאַהֲרֹן'ahărôn · AaronH175
- among his priestsכֹּהֵןkôhên · priestH3548
- and Samuelשְׁמוּאֵלshemû'êl · SamuelH8050
- among them that callקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
- upon his nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
- upon the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- and he answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
Cross-references for Psalms 99:6
- Exodus 24:6Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splashed against the altar.
- Exodus 29:11Slaughter it in the Lord’s presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
- Exodus 40:23and set out the bread on it before the Lord, as the Lord commanded him.
- Numbers 16:47So Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly. The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them.
- Exodus 14:15Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.
- Exodus 15:25Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink. There the Lord issued a ruling and instruction for them and put them to the test.
- Exodus 32:11But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God. “Lord,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?
- Exodus 33:12Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’
- Numbers 14:13Moses said to the Lord, “Then the Egyptians will hear about it! By your power you brought these people up from among them.
- Numbers 16:21“Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.”
- 1 Samuel 7:9Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and sacrificed it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on Israel’s behalf, and the Lord answered him.
- 1 Samuel 12:18Then Samuel called on the Lord, and that same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. So all the people stood in awe of the Lord and of Samuel.
- Jeremiah 15:1Then the Lord said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before me, my heart would not go out to this people. Send them away from my presence! Let them go!
Commentaries on Psalms 99:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Moses and Aaron - As Moses and Aaron among the priests, and as Samuel among the prophets, worshipped God in humility, gratitude, and the spirit of obedience, and received the strongest tokens of the Divine favor; so worship ye the Lord, that he may bless, support, and save you. Moses was properly the priest of the Hebrews before Aaron and his family were appointed to that office.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Moses and Aaron among his priests - Among the ministers of religion; or, as officiating in the service of God. Let them come as representatives of their order - as representing those who conduct the public worship of God, and join in his praise. The idea is, that all mankind should join in his praise, and those mentioned here as among the most eminent of those who were engaged in directing the public worship of God. Moses could be called a “priest” only…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 The happiness of Israel is made out by referring to the most useful governors of that people. They in every thing made God's word and law their rule, knowing that they could not else expect that their prayers should be answered. They all wonderfully prevailed with God in prayer; miracles were wrought at their request. They pleaded for the people, and obtained answers of peace. Our Prophet and High Priest, of infinitely greater dignity than…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6Moses and Samuel were great models and leaders who had prayed on behalf of the Lord’s people (Exodus 32:31–32; 1 Samuel 12:23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-86-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement. among ... priests, among ... upon the Lord [and] He spake ... pillar--may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19; Le 8:15; De 5:5; 1Sa 9:13).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 99
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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