had prepared a large room for him, where previously they used to put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The offerings of the priests – that is, “the portion of the offerings assigned for their sustenance to the priests.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The scandal of the high priest.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he had prepared for him a great chamber
In the temple, by throwing together several chambers, as Piscator observ…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel was a special people, not meant to mix with the nations. Consider the benefit of publicly reading the Word of God; when it is properly atten…