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Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be they of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their hosts: and the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
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Contentment in Your Place
Matthew Henry draws a powerful lesson from the orderly camp. Just as each tribe had its designated place around the tabernacle, Christians are encouraged to be content with the place God has allotted them. This order, free from murmuring or ambition, is not only a source of safety and strength but also a beautiful testimony to others, reflecting the ideal structure of the church.
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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 on the east side, towards the rising of the sun Which rises in the east; or of all; for, as Jarchi observes, tha…
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 …
