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Moses did as Yahweh commanded: and they went up into Mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

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Faithful Obedience Amidst Grief

Commentators note the profound emotional weight of this command. Moses had to lead his dear brother and longtime partner in ministry to the place of his death. Despite this 'cutting' and 'distressing' task, Moses' immediate obedience serves as a powerful example of faithful submission to God's will, even when it is personally painful.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 20:27

19th Century

Bishop

And they went up into Mount Hor ... Some would render to the summit of the mountain, and regard these words as e…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 20:27

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses did as the Lord commanded
Though it must be very cutting, distressing, and afflicting to him, to part with…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 20:22–29

17th Century

Minister

God commands Aaron to prepare to die. There is something of displeasure in these orders. Aaron must not enter Canaan, because he had failed in his …