Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,
Moses offered this prayer because his own leadership was ending, as he was to die without entering Canaan, and he did not want the congregation left without guidance. His concern was that Israel should have someone to guide and care for them after his death. In addressing the Lord as the God of the spirits of all flesh, he acknowledged Him as God over all people.
He asked God to appoint and choose a man over the congregation to guide them, to lead them in their journeys, and to care for their welfare. The request reflected unselfish devotion to the people and to God's honor.
Moses offered this prayer because his own leadership was ending, as he was to die without entering Canaan, and he did not want the congregation left without guidance. His concern was that Israel should have someone to guide and care for them after his death. In addressing the Lord as the God of the spirits of all flesh, he acknowledged Him as God over all people.
He asked God to appoint and choose a man over the congregation to guide them, to lead them in their journeys, and to care for their welfare. The request reflected unselfish devotion to the people and to God's honor.