1)
What does the Pasuk mean? From where were Moshe and the elders 'gathered'?
1.
Rashi: The Pasuk means that they were gathered to their houses (they went home) 1 from the entrance of the Ohel Mo'ed.
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Rashi: As in Devarim 22:2 and in Tehilim, 39:7.
2)
Why does the Torah see fit to mention this?
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Rashi: To teach us that Hashem only sent the punishment after all the Tzadikim had arrived home.