The people responded, “In view of all this, we are making a solemn promise and putting it in writing. On this sealed document are the names of our leaders and Levites and priests.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Seal to it - The exact force of the phrase used is doubtful; but its general sense must be that the classes named took part in the sealing. …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Because of all this. —On the basis of this confession, and to prove our sincerity.

Seal to it. —On the sea…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And because of all this
Of all this distress, and that it might be removed, and be clear of it; or "in all this dist…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …