And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest,

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Phinehas ... and (14) ten princes. — According to the constitution established by Moses, a government by priests and judges.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the children of Israel
In the land of Canaan:

sent to the children of Reuben, and to the chil…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here we see the diligence of the separated tribes in maintaining their adherence to the religion of Canaan. At first glance, it appeared to be a pl…

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