Overview
The Bible addresses medad across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers. Closely related themes include Courts of Justice, Eldad, Inspiration and Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Joshua.
Key Bible verses about medad
Old Testament
Numbers
But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.
And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp.
And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.
And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!
People in the Bible and medad
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying medad for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 11:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Moses and Joshua and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Courts of Justice, Eldad, Inspiration and Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about medad?
The Bible addresses medad across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers. Closely related themes include Courts of Justice, Eldad, Inspiration and Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Joshua.
How many Bible verses are about medad?
The Bible references medad in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention medad?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 11:26: “But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with medad?
Moses and Joshua.
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