Charles Ellicott Commentary Deuteronomy 27:7

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:7

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:7

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"and thou shalt sacrifice peace-offerings, and shalt eat there; and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God." — Deuteronomy 27:7 (ASV)

Peace offerings—that is, offerings for health, salvation, or deliverance already granted. On this occasion, the passage of Jordan, and the arrival of Israel in the heart of the country, would be good ground for thanksgiving before God.

And shalt eat there, and rejoice. The peace offerings were the only kind of which the worshipper and his family might partake. They were, therefore, the natural accompaniment of rejoicing and thanksgiving.