But the priests were too few, so that they were unable to skin all the burnt offerings; therefore their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and the other priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites were more conscientious to consecrate themselves than the priests.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Levites were more upright. The high priest Urijah, for example, had participated to some extent in the impieties of Ahaz ([Reference 2 K…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Flay all the burnt offerings. — In private offerings this was done by the worshipper himself (Leviticus 1:6). In natio…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all
the burnt offerings Take off …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

As soon as Hezekiah heard that the temple was ready, he lost no time. Atonement must be made for the sins of the last reign. It was not enough to l…