KJV ORIGINAL
When ye blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east parts shall go forward.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you sound the alarm signal, the camps positioned on the east side shall move forward first.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the organized system God established for the Israelites to break camp and begin marching in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The twelve tribes were arranged in a specific pattern around the tabernacle, with three tribes positioned on each of the four sides. The priests used silver trumpets to signal when it was time to move camp and in what order the tribes should march.
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