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[Take the sum of the people], from twenty years old and upward; as Yahweh commanded Moses and the children of Israel, that came forth out of the land of Egypt.

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Acting on God's Command

Commentators emphasize that Moses only numbered the people because God explicitly commanded him. This is contrasted with King David's later census, which was a sin because it was done without divine instruction. This highlights the principle that actions are judged by whether they are done in obedience to God's will.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 26:4–5

19th Century

Bishop

Take the sum of the people ... — The verses may be rendered as follows: From twenty years old and upward, as the Lord commande…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 26:4

17th Century

Pastor

[Take the sum of the people], from twenty years old and upward ,
&c.] At the same age at which the sum was taken bef…

Matthew Henry

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…