And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,
After the plague ended, the LORD spoke to Moses and to Eleazar, Aaron's son who was now the priest, saying:
This verse introduces God speaking to Moses and the new high priest Eleazar after a devastating plague had ended.
📚 Historical Context
After the Israelites sinned by worshiping false gods and engaging in immorality at Peor, a severe plague swept through their camp, resulting in many deaths as a consequence of their disobedience. In the aftermath, God spoke to Moses and Eleazar, who had recently become high priest after his father Aaron's death, to initiate a new census of the people. This census was essential for reorganizing the tribes and preparing them for the next phase of their journey toward the Promised Land.
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