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The well, which the princes dug, Which the nobles of the people dug, With the scepter, [and] with their poles. From the wilderness [they journeyed] to Mattanah;

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Unity in Receiving God's Gift

Commentators highlight that the well was dug by Israel's leaders—the princes and nobles. This act, directed by the "lawgiver" (Moses), demonstrates a unified, cooperative effort. It shows that receiving God's blessings often involves the community coming together under its appointed leaders in faith and action.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 21:17–18

18th Century

Theologian

This song, recognized by all authorities as dating from the earliest times, and apparently suggested by the fact that God in this place gave the pe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 21:18

19th Century

Bishop

By the direction of the lawgiver.— Better, with the ruler’s staff. The same word occurs in Genesis 49:10, where it stands…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 21:18

17th Century

Pastor

The princes digged the well
The princes and heads of the several tribes:

the nobles of the people…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 21:10–20

17th Century

Minister

We have here the journeys of the children of Israel, until they came to the plains of Moab, from where they passed over the Jordan into Canaan. The…