KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Moses and Aaron left the crowd and went to the entrance of the meeting tent. There they fell face down on the ground, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When faced with the people's complaints, Moses and Aaron immediately went to God in humble prayer, and God's presence appeared to them.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Israel's 40 years of wandering in the wilderness when the people were complaining about lack of water at Kadesh. The tabernacle was the portable tent where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites, and falling face down was the typical posture of reverent prayer and worship in ancient times.
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