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God's Presence Demands Purity
The verse explains why Israel's camp had to be physically clean: because the holy God was walking in their midst. Commentators explain that God's presence was the source of their military victory. Therefore, any 'unclean thing'—whether physical, ceremonial, or moral—could offend Him and cause Him to withdraw, leading to defeat.
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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 23:14
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp
In the tabernacle, which moved when the host marched after the…
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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…