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Loyalty to God Above All
Commentators explain that this verse praises the tribe of Levi for prioritizing God's covenant above even their closest family relationships. This was demonstrated dramatically when they executed judgment against their own idolatrous brethren at the golden calf incident (Exodus 32). Their loyalty to God's word was absolute.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 33:9
18th Century
Theologian
Who said unto his father and to his mother - Compare (Matthew 10:37); (Luke 14:26).
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 33:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Judah was the royal tribe—it had much to do with warfare. Lord give him power in prayer! This is the distinctive benediction for those who have to …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 33:9
16th Century
Theologian
Who said to his father and his mother. In the person of Aaron, an example is set before all the Levites for their imitation. First, he is …
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 33:9
17th Century
Pastor
Who said to his father and to his mother, I have not seen
him
Which some understand of…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 33:6–23
17th Century
Minister
The order in which the tribes are blessed here is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in gene…