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God's Chosen Assistants
Commentators stress that the tribal leaders listed were not elected by the people or chosen by Moses, but were appointed directly by God. This was considered a great honor, and their role was to actively assist in the census, not merely to observe. This highlights God's direct involvement in organizing His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 1:5–16
18th Century
Theologian
The princes of the tribes, selected (Numbers 1:4) under divine direction, were for the most part the same persons as those chosen a few…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
Of the tribe of Reuben. —Hebrew, for Reuben.
John Gill
On Numbers 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
And these [are] the names of the men that shall stand with
you
Be present with Moses …
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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…