Deuteronomy 21:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to him and to bless in the name of the LORD, and by their word every dispute and every assault shall be settled.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Deuteronomy 21:1–9. UNDETECTED HOMICIDES.

If one is found slain — It is remarkable th…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near
Who were clearly of the tribe of Levi, as Aben Ezra notes; about wh…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

If a murderer could not be discovered, a solemn ceremony is prescribed for removing the guilt from the land, as an expression of dread and detestat…

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