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Thus were the travels of the children of Israel according to their hosts; and they set forward.

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A Picture of the Church

Commentator John Gill explains that the "wise, beautiful, and regular order" of Israel's march is an emblem of the church. Just as each tribe had its specific place and function, so too should the church move forward in unity and gospel order, which is a beautiful sight to behold.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 10:28

19th Century

Bishop

When they set forward. —Better, and they set forward.

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 10:28

17th Century

Pastor

Thus [were] the journeyings of the children of Israel
Or this was the order of them, as Jarchi; in this form and man…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 10:11–28

17th Century

Minister

After the Israelites had remained for nearly a year at Mount Sinai, and all was settled regarding their future worship, they began their march to C…