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On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
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Contentment in God's Order
Matthew Henry draws a powerful application from the camp's orderly arrangement. Just as each tribe had its specific, God-appointed place around the central tabernacle, we should be content with our role in the body of Christ. This divinely-ordained structure creates beauty and strength, and we should strive to 'occupy it in a proper manner, without envying or murmuring.'
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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
The standard of the camp of Dan [shall be] on the north side by their armies To the l…
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 …