Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.
Put six of their names on one stone, and the other six names on the second stone, in the order they were born.
God is instructing that the twelve sons of Israel's names should be engraved on two stones in birth order, six names on each stone.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was providing Moses with detailed instructions for the high priest's garments, specifically the ephod, which included two onyx stones to be worn on the shoulders. These stones were to be engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, six on each stone, as a symbol of the high priest bearing the people before God. The order of the names according to birth highlighted the unity and historical lineage of Israel under God's covenant.
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