His own standard — It is manifest there were four great standards or
ensigns, which here follow, distinguished by their colours or figures;
also there were other particular ensigns belonging to each of their
fathers houses or families. Far off — Partly out of reverence to God
and his worship, and th... [ Continue Reading ]
Judah — This tribe was in the first post, and in their marches led
the van, not only because it was the most numerous, but chiefly
because Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, was to descend from
it: Yea, from the loins of Nahshon, who is here appointed the chief
captain of it.... [ Continue Reading ]
In the midst — This is not to be understood strictly, but largely;
for in their march they were divided, and part of that tribe marched
next after Judah, Numbers 10:17, and the other part exactly in the
midst of the camp.... [ Continue Reading ]
Ephraim — Who is here preferred before his brother, according to the
prophecy, Genesis 48:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
The Camp of Dan — The strongest camp next after Judah, and therefore
he comes in the rear, as Judah marched in the front, that the
tabernacle might be best guarded where there was most danger.... [ Continue Reading ]