but to be a witness between us and you, and between the generations after us, that we do perform the service of the LORD in his presence with our burnt offerings and sacrifices and peace offerings; lest your children say to our children in time to come, "You have no portion in the LORD."'

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ye have no part in the Lord. —Something of the kind was insinuated in the abuse of the Gileadites by the men of Ephraim (…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But [that] it [may be] a witness between us and you, and our
generations after us
That …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The tribes took the rebukes of their fellow tribes well. With solemnity and meekness, they proceeded to give all the satisfaction they could offer.…

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