They were in charge of the sacred bread that was set out on the table, the choice flour for the grain offerings, the wafers made without yeast, the cakes cooked in olive oil, and the other mixed breads. They were also responsible to check all the weights and measures.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour. —Rather, And over the shewbread, and over, etc. “For” () conti…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Both for the shewbread
Also to make and get that ready every week for the priests to set on the shewbread table, whe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Now, because the people of Israel were so numerous, more should have been employed in the temple service, so that every Israelite who brought an of…