John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 24:14
And he said unto the elders ,.... The seventy elders which were selected out of the several tribes of Israel, and now about to return to the camp: tarry ye here for us ; meaning himself and Joshua, who was going with him: until we come again unto you ; perhaps Moses might not know how long his stay would be at the top of the mount, but supposed it would be some time by the provision he makes for hearing and adjusting cases in his absence: and behold, Aaron and Hur are with you ;... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 24:12-18
The public ceremony of sealing the covenant being over, Moses is called up to receive further instructions, which we have in the following chapters. I. He is called up into the mount, and there he remains six days at some distance. Orders are given him (Exod. 24:12): Come up to the mount, and be there, that is, ?Expect to continue there for some considerable time.? Those that would have communion with God must not only come to ordinances, but they must abide by them. Blessed are those that... read more