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but it shall be, when evening comes on, he shall bathe himself in water; and when the sun is down, he shall come within the camp.

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A Holy Military Camp

Commentators clarify that these rules for purity apply specifically to military camps during future expeditions, not the entire nation's encampment in the wilderness. This highlights the special holiness required when Israel went to war as the Lord's army, where God's presence was central to their success.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 23:9–14

18th Century

Theologian

The whole passage refers not to the encampments of the nation while passing from Egypt through the wilderness, but to future warlike expeditions se…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 23:9–14

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 23:9–14. PURITY OF THE CAMP.

When the host goeth forth against thine enemies ... keep t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 23:11

17th Century

Pastor

But it shall be, when evening comes on
When the day declines, and it is near sun setting:

he shal…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 23:9–14

17th Century

Minister

The camp of the Lord must have nothing offensive in it. If this care must be taken to preserve the body clean, much more should we be careful to ke…