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from twenty years old and upward, all who are able to go forth to war in Israel, you and Aaron shall number them by their hosts.
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A Multi-Purpose Census
Commentators explain that this census was not just a simple headcount. It served multiple crucial functions: organizing Israel for the military conquest of Canaan, demonstrating God's faithfulness in multiplying His people, and establishing family lines for the future division of the Promised Land.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A month had passed since the tabernacle was set up (Exodus 40:2, Exodus 40:17), and the Sinaitic legislation was now complet…
19th Century
Anglican
From twenty years old and upward. —The result of the previous numbering (Exodus 30:12; Exodus 38:26), whic…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
From twenty years old and upwards All that had entered into their twentieth year, or, as it should rather seem, who …
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The people were numbered to show God's faithfulness in so increasing the seed of Jacob, so that they might be better trained for the wars and conqu…
