Jehovah decided where his people should go and when (Nu 9:17, 18; it-1 398 ¶3)

Those in the camp needed to obey promptly (Nu 9:21, 22; w11 4/15 4-5)

Jehovah used imperfect human representatives to give direction (Nu 10:5-8)

When we obey those taking the lead, we demonstrate obedience to Jehovah.