And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
On the sixth day, the people gathered twice as much bread - two omers per person. All the leaders of the community came and reported this to Moses.
The writer is describing how the Israelites gathered double portions of manna on the sixth day and their leaders informed Moses about it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently been freed from slavery in Egypt and were journeying through the wilderness, facing challenges like hunger and uncertainty. God responded by miraculously providing manna, a bread-like substance, for them to gather daily, but He specifically commanded them to collect double on the sixth day to sustain them through the Sabbath, a holy day of rest. This event highlights the Israelites' obedience and the role of their leaders in reporting to Moses, emphasizing God's structured provision and the importance of following His instructions.
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