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'On the Day' Explained
Commentators clarify that the phrase 'on the day' does not refer to a single 24-hour period. Instead, it signifies the general time after the tabernacle was completely set up, including the organization of the camps and the appointment of the Levites. This resolves potential confusion about the timeline of events in Numbers.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
On the day that - that is, “at the time that,” (). The presentation of the gifts in fact occupied twelve days, as the sequel shows.
John Calvin
On Numbers 7:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass on the day that Moses This was the second contribution of the people, after the completion of the Tabernacle. Although…
John Gill
On Numbers 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the
tabernacle
Not on the …
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 7:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The offering of the princes for the service of the tabernacle was not made until it was fully set up. Necessary observances must always take preced…