KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is beginning to give specific instructions to Moses and Aaron as the leaders of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, living in a highly organized camp around the Tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary where God dwelt among them. God frequently spoke to Moses, the leader of the Israelites, and Aaron, his brother and the high priest, to give detailed instructions for the community's spiritual and practical life. This verse marks the beginning of specific commands about the duties of the Levites in handling the sacred items of the Tabernacle.
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