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The Priests as Spokesmen
Commentators clarify that "the Levites" speaking here were not the entire tribe, but specifically the priests from the tribe of Levi. They stood in the valley between the two mountains, acting as the official voice of God, proclaiming the blessings and curses for all of Israel to hear.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
18th Century
Theologian
(). The solemnity was apparently designed only for the single occasion on which it actually took place.
(Deuteronomy 27:12,[Refe…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 27:14
17th Century
Pastor
And the Levites shall speak, and say to all the men of
Israel Rather, "answer F5…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 27:11–26
17th Century
Minister
The six tribes appointed for blessing were all children of the free women, for the promise belongs to such (Galatians 4:31). Levi is he…