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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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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 26:1
18th Century
Theologian
After the plague - These words serve to show approximately the date when the census was taken and suggest the reason for the great decrease …
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 26:1
19th Century
Bishop
And it came to pass after the plague ... — The plague probably destroyed the remnant of the generation which had come out…
John Calvin
On Numbers 26:1
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Numbers 26:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass after the plague
Related in the preceding chapter; how long after is not certain, perhaps before…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 26:1–51
17th Century
Minister
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…