Numbers 3:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Moses counted them just as the LORD had told him to do, following his instructions exactly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is being completely obedient to God's specific instructions about counting the people.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when God was organizing the tribes and establishing order among his people. Moses was conducting a census of the Levites (the priestly tribe) as part of God's detailed instructions for how the camp should be arranged and how worship should be conducted.

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