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If they blow but one, then the princes, the heads of the thousands of Israel, shall gather themselves to you.

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Clear Signals for Leaders

Commentators explain that the use of a single trumpet blast was a specific, clear signal intended only for the leaders of Israel. This system, distinguishing between a call for leaders and a call for the whole assembly, demonstrates God's desire for order and clear communication within His people.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 10:4

19th Century

Bishop

With one trumpet. —Or, but once (or, at the same time). (Proverbs 28:18; Jeremiah 10:8.) …

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 10:4

17th Century

Pastor

And if they blow [but] with one [trumpet]
With only one of them, or but once, with one sounding, and that an even on…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 10:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Here, directions are given concerning the public notices to be given to the people by sound of trumpet. Their laws were in every case to be Divine;…