KJV ORIGINAL
And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they started their journey for the first time, following the LORD's command given through Moses.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows the Israelites beginning their organized journey from Mount Sinai, obediently following God's instructions given through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
This marks a pivotal moment when the Israelites left Mount Sinai after receiving the Law and building the tabernacle, beginning their journey toward the Promised Land. They had been camped at Sinai for about a year, and this was their first major movement as an organized nation under God's direct guidance. The journey was carefully orchestrated according to divine instructions about marching order and procedures.
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