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Behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Yahweh; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all the king`s matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and Yahweh be with the good.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In religious cases, Amariah, the high priest, was to preside over the court; in civil or criminal cases, Zebadiah was to be president. And to the L…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And behold. —For the form of the sentence, compare 1 Chronicles 28:21.

Amariah the chief priest.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all
matters of the Lord
He being…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Whenever we return in peace to our homes, we ought to acknowledge God's providence in preserving our going out and coming in. And if we have been k…

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