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Moses said to them, 'Wait here, and I will listen to what the LORD will tell me about your situation.'
Moses is showing wisdom by pausing to seek God's guidance before making a decision about a complex situation.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were encamped in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, preparing to observe the Passover as God had commanded. Some men approached Moses because they had become ceremonially unclean due to contact with a dead body and were unsure if they could participate in the feast. Moses, as the appointed leader, chose to seek direct guidance from the Lord rather than decide on his own authority.