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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
By the direction of the lawgiver.— Better, with the ruler’s staff. The same word occurs in Genesis 49:10, where it stands…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The princes digged the well The princes and heads of the several tribes:
the nobles of the people…
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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…
