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God Works Through Leaders
God commanded a leader from each tribe to assist Moses and Aaron with the census. Commentators clarify that these were not just any men, but the established 'princes of the tribes.' This demonstrates God's principle of working through delegated authority and shared responsibility within the community of faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 1:1–4
18th Century
Theologian
A month had passed since the tabernacle was set up (Exodus 40:2, Exodus 40:17), and the Sinaitic legislation was now complet…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
Of every tribe. —Or, for every tribe.
Every one head ... — The words may be rendered every one…
John Gill
On Numbers 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
And with you there shall be a man of every tribe
Excepting Levi, of which Moses and Aaron were, to assist in taking …
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 1:1–43
17th Century
Minister
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…