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Radical Obedience
Commentators emphasize that Israel's obedience was absolute. They moved or stayed based solely on God's command, not their own comfort or desires. This repeated emphasis in the text serves as a model for Christians to submit to God's will, even when it's difficult or inconvenient.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 9:21–23
19th Century
Preacher
So may each one of us ever be divinely guided! "Let the fiery cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through."
John Gill
On Numbers 9:23
17th Century
Pastor
At the commandment of the Lord they rested in their tents ,
&c.] Though ever so disagreeable:
and…
Matthew Henry
On Numbers 9:15–23
17th Century
Minister
This cloud was appointed to be the visible sign and symbol of God's presence with Israel. Thus we are taught to see God always near us, both night …