'Longer' in the Bible

but starting at 50 years of age, he is to retire from service and is no longer to work.

When the cloud over the tent remained for a longer time, the Israelis did what the LORD had instructed and didn't travel.

Whether for two days, a month, or for longer periods, whenever the cloud would remain above the tent, the Israelis would remain in camp, not traveling. But whenever it ascended, then they would travel.

Don't go up, since you know that the LORD is no longer with you. You'll be attacked right in front of your own enemies.

Therefore, the Israelis need no longer come to the Tent of Meeting, so they won't suffer the consequences of their sin and die.