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1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
6 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
7 Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
11 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
14 Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.
19 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
21 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
28 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
33 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.
The order of the tribes in their tents.
- The tribes were to encamp about the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet they were to pitch their tents afar off, in reverence to the sanctuary. The children of Israel put themselves in their posts, without murmuring or disputing; and as it was their safety, so it was their beauty. It is our duty and interest to be contented with the place allotted to us, and to endeavour to occupy it in a proper manner, without envying or murmuring; without ambition or covetousness. Thus the gospel church ought to be compact, according to the Scripture model, every one knowing and keeping his place; and then all that wish well to the church rejoice, beholding their order, #Col 2:5|.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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