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God's Promised Presence
All commentators agree this verse marks the fulfillment of God's promise in Exodus 25:22 to dwell among His people. Scholars note the significant shift from God speaking from a distant mountain (Sinai) to speaking intimately from the mercy seat within the camp, signifying His personal presence with Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 7:89
18th Century
Theologian
With him – that is, as the margin indicates, “with God,” not, as some interpret, with himself.
He heard the voice of one speaking …
John Calvin
On Numbers 7:89
16th Century
Theologian
And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle, there seems at first sight to be a kind of contradiction between this passage and the other, …
John Gill
On Numbers 7:89
17th Century
Pastor
And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation, to speak with him; With God, to consult him on some affair or anot…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 7:10–89
17th Century
Minister
The princes and great men were at the forefront in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they shou…