The arrangement of the Israelites’ camp

The arrangement of the Israelites’ camp symbolized the Lord’s prominence. It was arranged in a square, with the east side of the camp considered the prime position. This pattern is still followed by tent-dwellers today in the Middle East. In a Bedouin camp the chieftain’s tent occupies a central position. The families are then assigned positions around his tent.

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