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for the show bread also, and for the fine flour for a meal-offering, whether of unleavened wafers, or of that which is baked in the pan, or of that which is soaked, and for all manner of measure and size;

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Integrity in Worship's Details

Commentators explain that this verse details the Levites' crucial, behind-the-scenes role. They were responsible for preparing the showbread and various meal offerings. Critically, they also maintained the official standards for 'measure and size,' ensuring that all offerings of flour, oil, and wine were accurate according to God's law. This highlights the importance of order, precision, and integrity in the practical aspects of worship.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 23:29

19th Century

Bishop

Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour. —Rather, And over the shewbread, and over, etc. “For” () conti…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 23:29

17th Century

Pastor

Both for the shewbread
Also to make and get that ready every week for the priests to set on the shewbread table, whe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 23:24–32

17th Century

Minister

Now, because the people of Israel were so numerous, more should have been employed in the temple service, so that every Israelite who brought an of…