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His host, and those who were numbered of them, were thirty-five thousand four hundred.
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God's Presence in Order
Commentators observe that the specific number for Benjamin (35,400) is part of a larger, divinely ordered camp with the tabernacle at its center. This meticulous arrangement was not just for military strategy but was a visible token of God's gracious presence. The order itself was a source of security and beauty for the community, reflecting a God of order, not chaos.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The following plan shows the general arrangement of the camp, which would vary in different places according to local needs. The area of the camp m…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his host That is, the host of Benjamin;
and those that were numbered of them, [were] thirty a…
The tribes were to encamp around the tabernacle, which was to be in the midst of them. It was a token of God's gracious presence. Yet they were to …
