These are the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses unto the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.
These are the commands and decisions that the LORD gave through Moses to the people of Israel while they were camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan River, near Jericho.
This verse concludes the book of Numbers by stating that all these laws came directly from God through Moses to the Israelites at their final camping spot before entering the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse serves as the concluding statement of the Book of Numbers, summarizing the various laws and regulations that God delivered to the Israelites through Moses. At this time, the Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab, near the Jordan River opposite Jericho, as they prepared to cross into the Promised Land after their long wilderness journey. It highlights the direct communication from God to His people, emphasizing the authority of these divine instructions as they transitioned from wandering to conquest.
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