Numbers 32:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Moses gave instructions about them to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders of the tribes of Israel:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is giving official instructions to Israel's key leaders about a specific matter concerning certain tribes.

📚 Historical Context

This verse occurs during Israel's preparation to enter the Promised Land, when the tribes of Reuben and Gad requested to settle east of the Jordan River. Moses is formally delegating responsibility to the next generation of leaders - Eleazar (who would succeed Aaron as high priest) and Joshua (who would succeed Moses) - along with the tribal leaders.

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