whenever a case comes to you from your brethren who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or ordinances, then you shall instruct them, that they may not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath may not come upon you and your brethren. Thus you shall do, and you will not incur guilt.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Jews who “lived in the cities,” if dissatisfied with the decision given by the provincial judges, could therefore appeal the case to Jerusalem,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And.Namely.

Cause.Rîbh, “controversy” (2 Chronicles 19:8).

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren
that dwell in their cities
Whe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Whenever we return in peace to our homes, we ought to acknowledge God's providence in preserving our going out and coming in. And if we have been k…

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