On the east side, toward the rising of the sun, those of the standard of the forces with Judah shall camp according to their armies; and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be the leader of the children of Judah.”

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The following plan shows the general arrangement of the camp, which would vary in different places according to local needs. The area of the camp m…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And on the east side, towards the rising of the sun
Which rises in the east; or of all; for, as Jarchi observes, tha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The tribes were to encamp around the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet they were to …