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Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it into the tent of meeting, for a memorial for the children of Israel before Yahweh.
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A Memorial of Gratitude
Commentators agree that the gold offering was primarily a "memorial before the Lord." It was a tangible act of worship to remember God's miraculous protection during the battle, specifically celebrating the incredible fact that not a single Israelite soldier was lost. This offering of gratitude was placed in the tabernacle as a permanent reminder of God's faithfulness and care for His people.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains of thousands and of hundreds
Presbyterian
The success of the Israelites had been very remarkable—so small a company overcoming such multitudes—but it was still more wonderful that not one w…
