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 perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We perceive that the Lord is among us, because you have not committed this trespass ... —The best sign of the Divine presence

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest
As the mouth of the deputation, and in their name:

sai…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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