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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Numbers 1:2

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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Take ye the sum: This numbering was probably intended to illustrate the Divine faithfulness in thus increasing the seed of Abraham; to prepare them to preserve due order in their march; and to distinguish the tribes and families. Num 26:2-4, Num 26:63, Num 26:64; Exo 30:12, Exo 38:26; Sa2 24:1-3; Ch1 21:1, Ch1 21:2, Ch1 27:23, Ch1 27:24 the children: Gen 49:1-3; Exo 1:1-5 after: Num 1:18, Num 1:22, 26-54; Exo 6:14-19 Numbers 1:3
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