The Israelites deeply mourned for their departed leader, and thirty days were devoted to special services in honor of his memory. Never till he was taken from them had they so fully realized the value of his wise counsels, his parental tenderness, and his unswerving faith. With a new and deeper appreciation they recalled the precious lessons he had given while still with them.

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Israelitterne sørgede dybt over deres afdøde leder og benyttede tredive dage til særlige mindegudstjenester til ære for ham. Først da han var taget fra dem, indså de til fulde værdien af hans kloge råd, hans faderlige omsorg og hans urokkelige tro. Nu mindedes de med en ny og dybere forståelse den dyrebare undervisning, han havde givet dem, mens han var hos dem.