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It happened after the plague, that Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
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A New Generation's Start
Commentators note that this census, taken "after the plague," marks a significant turning point. The plague likely removed the last of the rebellious generation that came out of Egypt. God is now speaking to Moses and the new high priest, Eleazar, signaling a fresh start for the new generation poised to enter the Promised Land.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
After the plague - These words serve to show approximately the date when the census was taken and suggest the reason for the great decrease …
19th Century
Anglican
And it came to pass after the plague ... — The plague probably destroyed the remnant of the generation which had come out…
16th Century
Protestant
And it came to pass after the plague. This is the second census of which we read as having been made by Moses. Nevertheless, it i…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass after the plague Related in the preceding chapter; how long after is not certain, perhaps before…
Moses did not number the people except when God commanded him. Here, the families are registered, as well as the tribes. The total was nearly the s…
