and they shall testify, `Our hands did not shed this blood, neither did our eyes see it shed.

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they shall answer and say
The elders of the city, at the time of the washing of their hands:

Matthew Henry

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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