Num 1:50 | MHM | STEP | v. 50, 53 : When the people stopped traveling, the Levites were to camp around the tabernacle. They needed to stay close to their work and protect the tabernacle from being stolen or disrespected. Their presence helped to keep the rest of the people from coming too close and sinning, which would bring God’s anger ( v. 50, 53 ). This teaches that preventing sin also prevents God’s judgment.

‏ Numbers 1:50

v. 50, 53: When the people stopped traveling, the Levites were to camp around the tabernacle. They needed to stay close to their work and protect the tabernacle from being stolen or disrespected. Their presence helped to keep the rest of the people from coming too close and sinning, which would bring God’s anger (v. 50, 53 ^a). This teaches that preventing sin also prevents God’s judgment.