Numbers 10:2

Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.

Cross-references

Numbers 10:7 specifies the trumpet sound for gathering the assembly—distinct from the alarm, clarifying the function described in 10:2.

2 Chronicles 5:12 Historical context

2 Chronicles 5:12 shows priests sounding trumpets at temple dedication, directly fulfilling the purpose of the silver trumpets commanded in Numbers 10:2.

Psalm 81:3 Historical context

Psalm 81:3 links the trumpet blast to Israel's appointed feasts—extending the use of the silver trumpets to worship gatherings.

Isaiah 1:13 Contrast

Isaiah 1:13 condemns the calling of assemblies when hearts are sinful—contrasting with the holy purpose of the trumpets in Numbers 10:2.

Hosea 8:1 Parallel

Hosea 8:1 uses the trumpet as an alarm of judgment—reflecting the silver trumpets' function for warning in Numbers 10:2.

Joel 1:14 Parallel

Joel 1:14 calls for a solemn assembly and fasting—echoing the trumpet's role in summoning the congregation in Numbers 10:2.

Leviticus 23:2 Historical context

Leviticus 23:2 defines the appointed feasts as holy convocations—the very gatherings that the silver trumpets were used to summon.

2 Samuel 18:16 Historical context

2 Samuel 18:16 shows the trumpet used to halt battle—illustrating the military signaling function of the silver trumpets described in Numbers 10:2.

1 Chronicles 15:28 Historical context

1 Chronicles 15:28 describes trumpets accompanying the ark procession—a worship use consistent with the silver trumpets' purpose for assembly and movement.

Nehemiah 12:35 Historical context

In Nehemiah 12:35, trumpets are used in temple worship—showing a later liturgical role for the same instrument.

Isaiah 27:13 uses the trumpet as a signal for gathering exiles, echoing the assembly function of the silver trumpets.