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Numbers 3:38

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, [even] before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, [shall be] Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Numbers 3:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 3:38

Theological / Devotional

Moses. Moses held the position of honor in the camp, the central place that gave him ready access to all parts.

Aaron. The hereditary priest, representing with Moses the civil and sacerdotal authority.

Keeping the charge. The priests were encamped on the east of the tabernacle, the place of honor.

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