Whatever we have, God justly claims a part. Out of the people's share God required one in fifty, but out of the soldiers' share only one in five hundred. The less opportunity we have of honouring God with personal services, the more should we give in money or value.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
31. Moses and Eleazar. The command was given to Moses (v.25), with Eleazar as assistant (v.26). No mention is made here of “the chief fathers of the congregation” (v.26). Undoubtedly they had full confidence in the integrity of Eleazar.