So Moses commanded concerning them unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel — Moses formally instructs Eleazar, Joshua, and the tribal leaders regarding the arrangement with Reuben and Gad. This transfer of authority from Moses to the younger leadership (Joshua) and the priestly line (Eleazar) anticipates the succession that will occur after Moses' death.

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