But if the prince gives a gift of land from his inheritance to one of his servants, the servant may keep it only until the Year of Jubilee, which comes every fiftieth year. At that time the land will return to the prince. But when the prince gives gifts to his sons, those gifts will be permanent.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The prince was to be provided with possessions of his own, in order to prevent exactions from his subjects; further enactments are added to prevent…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his
servants
Who are not his sons,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The ordinances of worship for the prince and for the people are described here, along with the gifts the prince may bestow on his sons and servants…