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The tent was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari, who bore the tent, set forward.
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Divine Order in Motion
Commentators explain the highly efficient logistics of Israel's march. The tabernacle's heavy structure was sent ahead with the Gershonites and Merarites, allowing it to be fully erected before the arrival of the most sacred items. This demonstrates God's concern for order and practical wisdom in worship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A more precise determination of the method for carrying out the order given in (Numbers 2:17). The appointed place of the tabernacle, i…
19th Century
Anglican
And the tabernacle was taken down ... — The order of precedence regarding the twelve tribes encamped on the four sides of the Tabe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the tabernacle was taken down By the Levites, as Aben Ezra, and which appears to be their work, from ([Reference…
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