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Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against Jehovah in the matter of Peor, and so the plague was among the congregation of Jehovah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Caused ... to commit trespass - More literally, “became to the children of Israel for a cause (or, incitement) of treachery to the Lord.”

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam Who advised the Midianites to send their women…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The sword of war should spare women and children; but the sword of justice should make no distinction, except between guilty and not guilty. This w…

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