Numbers 10:4Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Even those who are spiritually mature still require encouragement and inspiration, albeit not as much as many others do. Thus, while two trumpets may call out to all, a single trumpet resonates with the chosen. This is because a wise person needs only a small prompting; it serves as a foundation for deeper understanding, reflecting the principle that "Give instruction to the wise, and he shall be still wiser; teach the truthful, and he shall increase knowledge” (Proverbs 9:9).