And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we know that Jehovah is in the midst of us, because ye have not committed this trespass against Jehovah: now have ye delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of Jehovah.
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We perceive that the Lord is among us, because you have not committed this trespass ... —The best sign of the Divine presence …

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest
As the mouth of the deputation, and in their name:
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It was good that there was on both sides a disposition to peace, as there was a zeal for God; for quarrels about religion, due to a lack of wisdom …
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Charles Ellicott
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