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Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,

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A Pivotal Moment

Commentators note the critical timing of this command. As Israel stands on the verge of entering the Promised Land and Moses's leadership is ending, these instructions are given as a foundational charge for their new life. It's a solemn, final preparation for the challenges and temptations that lie ahead.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 33:50–56

18th Century

Theologian

The expulsion of the Canaanites and the destruction of their monuments of idolatry had already been commanded (see the marginal references); and Nu…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 33:51

17th Century

Pastor

Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them
What was to be said, being what concerned the whole body of the peo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 33:50–56

17th Century

Minister

Now that they were to pass over Jordan, they were entering again into temptation to follow idols; and they are threatened that, if they spared eith…