On that day men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the offerings, the first part of the harvest, and the tithes. They were responsible to collect from the fields outside the towns the portions required by the Law for the priests and Levites. For all the people of Judah took joy in the priests and Levites and their work.
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Judah rejoiced - Judah’s satisfaction with the priests and Levites took the shape of increased offerings, more ample tithes, and the like, f…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Divine arrangements.
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
And at that time were some appointed over the chamber for the
treasuries
On the selfs…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their du…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes