Just then one of the Israelite men brought a Midianite woman into his tent, right before the eyes of Moses and all the people, as everyone was weeping at the entrance of the Tabernacle.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A Midianite woman - literally, “the Midianite woman,” the particular one by whom he had been enticed (compare Numbers 25:15 and Numbers 31:1

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And, behold, one of the children of Israel came. Moses here relates a case that was foul and detestable beyond others. There is no doubt t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And, behold, one of the children of Israel came
From one of the cities of Moab or Midian, the latter rather, by what…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Phinehas, in the courage of zeal and faith, executed vengeance on Zimri and Cozbi. This act can never be an example for private revenge, or religio…