And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
And they started their journey for the first time, following the LORD's command given through Moses.
This verse shows the Israelites beginning their organized journey from Mount Sinai, obediently following God's instructions given through Moses.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites had been camped at Mount Sinai for nearly a year after their exodus from Egypt, where they received the Law, built the Tabernacle, and organized their tribes under God's guidance through Moses. This verse marks the beginning of their journey toward the Promised Land, as they followed God's specific instructions for moving the camp. It highlights the structured and divinely ordered way the Israelites traveled, emphasizing obedience to God's timing.
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