And Moses did so; as the Lord commanded him, even so did he. ] Took Aaron's rod, and laid it up before the ark for the purpose mentioned, being a faithful servant to God in all his house.
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Then Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the sons of Israel; and they looked, and each one took his rod.
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And the LORD said unto Moses, Return Aaron’s rod before the testimony to be kept for a sign unto the rebellious sons; and thou shalt cause their complaints to cease from upon me, that they not die.
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And Moses did as the LORD commanded him, so did he.
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Then the sons of Israel spoke unto Moses, saying, Behold, we are dead, we are lost, we are all lost.
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Anyone who comes near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die; shall we all perish?