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The priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them Yahweh your God has chosen to minister to him, and to bless in the name of Yahweh; and according to their word shall every controversy and every stroke be.

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God's Chosen Ministers

Commentators emphasize that the priests' authority was not self-proclaimed but divinely appointed. God Himself chose the sons of Levi for their sacred duties, making their presence at this ceremony a direct fulfillment of their mandate to represent God's order, justice, and holiness.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 21:1–9

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 21:1–9. UNDETECTED HOMICIDES.

If one is found slain — It is remarkable th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 21:5

17th Century

Pastor

And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near
Who were clearly of the tribe of Levi, as Aben Ezra notes; about wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 21:1–9

17th Century

Minister

If a murderer could not be discovered, a solemn ceremony is prescribed for removing the guilt from the land, as an expression of dread and detestat…