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Those who encamp next to him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and the prince of the children of Issachar shall be Nethanel the son of Zuar.
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An Order Designed for Harmony
John Gill highlights that the tribe of Issachar was placed next to Judah because they were brothers, both sons of Leah. This intentional grouping was likely meant to promote harmony and unity, with the younger brother's tribe willingly serving under the standard of their older brother, Judah. This reveals God's concern for relational peace even in military formations.
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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 those that do pitch next unto him [shall be] the tribe of Issachar Who with Zebul…
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 …
