And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel.
And when the ark came to rest, Moses would say, 'Come back, O LORD, to the many thousands of Israel.'
Moses would pray for God's presence to return and remain with the large community of Israel whenever they stopped traveling.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, following the Ark of the Covenant as a visible sign of God's presence and guidance. When the Ark came to rest after being carried, Moses would offer this prayer, asking God to return to the multitude of Israel, which reflected their dependence on divine protection during their travels. This practice was part of the structured movement of the Israelite camp as they journeyed toward the Promised Land.
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