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The Priestly Guardians
Commentators unanimously clarify that the "Levites" commanded here were specifically the priests. While other Levites transported the ark during regular journeys, only the priests could handle it directly on solemn occasions like this one, underscoring the sacredness of the task.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 31:24–29
18th Century
Theologian
Moses completes the writing of the Book of the Law, and directs that it be placed by the ark of the covenant.
The “book” referred to here wo…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 31:24–28
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 31:24–28. DELIVERY OF THE BOOKS OF MOSES TO THE LEVITES.
When Moses had made an end of …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:25
17th Century
Pastor
That Moses commanded the Levites
These were not the common Levites, but the priests who were also Levites, to whom t…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:23–30
17th Century
Minister
The solemn delivery of the book of the law to the Levites, to be deposited in, or rather by the side of the ark, is again related. The song which f…