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A Rule for Soldiers
Scholars clarify that this command for sanitation was not for the entire nation of Israel in the wilderness, but specifically for military camps during future campaigns. This highlights the practical nature of the law and its application in the context of holy warfare.
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Deuteronomy
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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
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
On Deuteronomy 23:13
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall have a paddle upon your weapon
A nail or spike, some kind of instrument to make a hole in the ground w…
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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…