In biblical terminology, the concept of "stations" is not explicitly mentioned as a singular term but can be understood through various contexts where individuals or groups are positioned or assigned specific roles, duties, or locations. The idea of stations can be seen in the organization of the Israelite camp, the roles within the Levitical priesthood, and the spiritual stations of believers.

Israelite Camp and Tribal Stations

The organization of the Israelite camp during their wilderness journey provides a clear example of stations. In the Book of Numbers, God commands Moses to arrange the tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle in a specific order. Each tribe had a designated station, reflecting both their physical location and their role within the community. Numbers 2:2 states, "The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family."

Levitical Priesthood

The Levitical priesthood also illustrates the concept of stations through the specific duties assigned to different families within the tribe of Levi. The sons of Aaron were appointed as priests, while the other Levites were given various responsibilities related to the care and transportation of the Tabernacle. Numbers 3:6-8 describes this division: "Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle."

Spiritual Stations of Believers

In the New Testament, the concept of stations can be applied to the spiritual roles and gifts within the body of Christ. The Apostle Paul emphasizes the diversity of gifts and functions among believers, each contributing to the unity and edification of the church. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Paul writes, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people."

Military Stations

The Bible also references military stations, where soldiers are positioned for defense or battle. In 2 Samuel 11:16, Joab assigns Uriah to a station in the battlefield: "So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew the strongest defenders were."

Prophetic and Apostolic Stations

Prophets and apostles in the Bible were often stationed by God to deliver His messages and lead His people. Jeremiah, for example, was appointed as a prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:5), and the apostles were commissioned by Jesus to spread the Gospel (Matthew 28:19-20).

Conclusion

The concept of stations in the Bible encompasses a range of roles and positions, both physical and spiritual, that are divinely ordained for the purpose of order, service, and the fulfillment of God's plans. Whether through the structured arrangement of the Israelite camp, the duties of the Levitical priesthood, or the diverse gifts within the church, stations reflect the importance of each individual's contribution to the greater community of faith.4612. maamad -- office, function, service
... Word Origin from amad Definition office, function, service NASB Word Usage
attendance (2), office (1), station (1), stations (1). ...
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5977. omed -- a standing place
... Word Origin from amad Definition a standing place NASB Word Usage place (3), posts
(1), stations (2), upright* (2), where i was standing (1). ...
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Of Stations.
... Chapter XIX."Of Stations. Similarly, too, touching the days of Stations,
[8867] most think that they must not be present at the ...
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Of Stations, and of the Hours of Prayer.
... Chapter X."Of Stations, and of the Hours of Prayer. In like manner they
censure on the count of novelty our Stations as being ...
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Stations of the China Inland Mission
... STATIONS OF THE CHINA INLAND MISSION. 1900 (BEFORE THE BOXER OUTBREAK). ... Mounted to
fold, 8s. net, post free. Provinces.[4] Stations.[5] WORK BEGUN. ...
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Several Degrees and Stations in an Internal Life; as the Three ...
... OF THE FIRST DEGREE OF INTERNAL PRAYER, VIZ. MEDITATION. CHAPTER I. Several degrees
and stations in an internal life; as the three ways? Sec. Sec. 1, 2.3. ...
/.../chapter i several degrees and.htm

That He Promoted Christians to Offices of Government, and Forbade ...
... Book II. Chapter XLIV."That he promoted Christians to Offices of Government,
and forbade Gentiles in Such Stations to offer Sacrifice. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xliv that he promoted christians.htm

American Baptist Board of Foreign Missions.
... The number of Indian missions is eight; stations and out-stations, sixteen;
missionaries and assistant missionaries, twenty-eight; native assistants, ten ...
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The Mission in 1894
... After a voyage of many mercies the Lammermuir party safely reached China, and during
the first ten years stations and out-stations were opened in many cities ...
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Wesleyan or English Methodist Missionary Society.
... appointed to its charge. Besides this mission, the Methodists have stations
at Malta, Alexandria, and Zanto. MISSIONS IN EUROPE."These ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/wesleyan or english methodist missionary.htm

Episcopal Missions.
... This Society now has under its charge one hundred and forty-five domestic, and twelve
foreign stations, employing eighty-five domestic and eleven foreign ...
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Moravian Missions.
... There are now two stations on this island. ... It was followed by numerous
other stations, many of which have since become extinct. ...
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Stations (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Stations (8 Occurrences). ... Before kings he doth station
himself, He stations not himself before obscure men! (YLT). ...
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Aaron (343 Occurrences)
... In three passages this event is recorded: the more detailed account in Numbers 20,
a second incidental record in the list of stations of the wanderings in the ...
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Uzziah (27 Occurrences)
... corner gate, at the valley gate, and at an angle in the wall (see plan of Jerusalem
in the writer's Second Temple in Jerusalem); military stations were also ...
/u/uzziah.htm - 27k

Azariah (47 Occurrences)
... corner gate, at the valley gate, and at an angle in the wall (see plan of Jerusalem
in the writer's Second Temple in Jerusalem); military stations were also ...
/a/azariah.htm - 36k

Statue (15 Occurrences)

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Wanderings (7 Occurrences)
... THE THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS 1. The History 2. The Camps Visited V. THE FINAL JOURNEY
1. The Route 2. The Five Stations to the Border of Moab 3. From Iyim to Arnon 4 ...
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Zalmonah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Shady, one of the stations of the Israelites in the
wilderness (Numbers 33:41, 42). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZALMONAH. ...
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Kehelathah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Assembly, one of the stations of the Israelites in the
desert (Numbers 33:22, 23). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KEHELATHAH. ...
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Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences)
... avah . Easton's Bible Dictionary The graves of the longing or of lust,
one of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness. It ...
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Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The graves of the longing or of lust, one of
the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness. It was ...
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