Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Numbers
Book: Numbers
Chapter: 2
Overview:
The order of the tribes in their tents.
- The tribes were to
Encamp about the
Tabernacle, which was to
be in the midst of them. It was a token of
God's gracious
presence. Yet they were to
Pitch their tents afar off, in
reverence to the
Sanctuary. The children of
Israel Put
themselves in their posts, without
Murmuring or disputing; and
as it was their safety,
So it was their beauty. It is our duty
and interest to be contented with the place allotted to us, and
to endeavour to occupy it in a proper manner, without envying or
Murmuring; without ambition or
Covetousness. Thus the
Gospel
Church ought to be compact, according to the
Scripture model,
every one knowing and keeping his place; and then all that wish
Well to the
Church rejoice, beholding their order, Col 2:5.