The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …

Seeing all the people were in ignorance—Rather, for in regard to all the people, it was done in ignorance, or unwitti…

And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children
of Israel
Which is repe…

Though ignorance will to a degree excuse, it will not justify those who might have known their Lord's will, yet did not do it. David prayed to be c…