On that day they read from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

On that day - Or, “at that time,” as in (Nehemiah 12:44).

The entire Pentateuch is probably meant by “the Book of Moses”.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Reform as to mixed marriages.

On that day. —Probably the season of the Feast of Tabernacles, as before. But portio…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

On that day Not when the wall of the city was dedicated, nor quickly after; for it cannot be thought that people should b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel was a special people, not meant to mix with the nations. Consider the benefit of publicly reading the Word of God; when it is properly atten…

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