Barnes' Notes on Numbers 7:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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On the day that - i. e. “at the time that,” compare Genesis 2:4. The presentation of the gifts in fact occupied twelve days, as the sequel shows. The enactments set forth in the chapters from Leviticus 10:0 to Numbers 6:0 inclusive, were doubtless promulgated at various times between the consecration of the tabernacle and the departure from Sinai, but are for convenience set out connectedly. The contents of the present chapter are accordingly placed after them. The order pursued throughout is justly noted as one which would naturally suggest itself to a narrator who was contemporary with the events. return to 'Top of Page'

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