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These are those who were numbered of the children of Israel by their fathers` houses: all who were numbered of the camps according to their hosts were six hundred three thousand five hundred fifty.
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God at the Center
Commentators explain that the highly organized camp, with the Tabernacle at its heart, was a physical symbol of God's presence among His people. This arrangement was not merely for logistics but to constantly remind Israel that their life and identity revolved around their relationship with God.
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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
These [are] those that were numbered of the children ofIsrael by the house of their fathers
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 …
