What does Numbers 10:21 mean?

Numbers 10:21 highlights themes such as service, community, order when read in context.

How should I apply Numbers 10:21 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.

19And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

20And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad was Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

21And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.

22And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elishama the son of Ammihud.

23And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

servicecommunityorder

1 Corinthians 12:12
Both passages emphasize the importance of each member's role in the community.
Acts 6:2
Both verses discuss the organization of service within the community.