And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him.
89. And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle There seems at first sight to be a kind of contradiction between this passage and the other, in which we saw that a thick cloud stood in the door of the tabernacle, so that Moses could not enter it.
The princes went first in serving God, and rightly so: those with rank and wealth must lead in devotion, not merely protect religion with their power but practice it themselves. Great men who neglect piety are unfaithful stewards; their public example either draws others toward God or leaves them without excuse.
AI summary
Commenting on Numbers 7:10-89
And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him--As a king gives private audience to his minister, so special license was granted to Moses, who, though not a priest, was admitted into the sanctuary to receive instructions from his heavenly King as occasion demanded.