And as a redemption price for the 273 of the firstborn of the sons of Israel who are in excess of the number of the Levites,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This redemption money (see the marginal references) would perhaps be exacted from the parents of the “youngest” children of the 22,273 ([Reference …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And for those that are to be redeemed
With money, there being not Levites enough to answer to them, and exchange for…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The number of the firstborn, and that of the Levites, were close to each other. Known to God are all His works beforehand; there is an exact propor…