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But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and Moses, didn`t depart out of the camp.
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Obedience Has a Timeline
Commentators highlight the tragic timing of Israel's actions. When God commanded them to go, they refused in fear; now that He forbade them, they insisted on going. Matthew Henry notes that what was once a duty became a sin because it was mistimed. This shows that true obedience is not just about doing the right thing, but doing it in God's timing and under His authority.
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19th Century
Anglican
They presumed to go up. — that is, they made a bold attempt to ascend the mountain. Their enemies appear to have encountered and d…
16th Century
Protestant
But they presumed to go up unto the hill-top. Indeed, it was not their intention deliberately to set themselves against God; rather, they …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But they presumed to go up to the hill top In a bold, audacious, and presumptuous manner; they attempted to go up to…
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Presbyterian
Some of the Israelites were now earnest to go forward toward Canaan. But it came too late. If people would only be as earnest for heaven while thei…