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It happened, when the priests were come out of the holy place, (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their courses;
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A Uniquely Unified Worship
Scholars explain that for the temple's dedication, the usual priestly rotations were suspended. All available priests, not just the division on duty, sanctified themselves and participated together. This unified effort underscores the extraordinary importance and solemnity of this unique event in Israel's history.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
For all the priests. —From this point to for his mercy endureth for ever, (2 Chronicles 5:13), the narrative …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
Presbyterian
God took possession of the temple; he filled it with a cloud. In this way he signified his acceptance of this temple, to be the same to him as the …
