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God Works Through Leaders
Commentators note that Moses delivered God's instructions to the elders, who then relayed them to their families. This was not only practical for a large population but also shows God's design to work through established leadership and maintain order, even in chaotic circumstances.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 12:21
18th Century
Theologian
Draw out - that is, draw the lamb from the fold and then take it to the house.
The passover - The word is here applied to the l…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 12:21
19th Century
Bishop
THE FIRST PASSOVER KEPT.
Moses called for all the elders. —He had been directed to speak unto all the c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 12:17–25
19th Century
Preacher
And you shall observe the feast of unleavened bread, for on this very same day I have brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore y…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 12:21
16th Century
Theologian
I have omitted here what Moses has related in the beginning of the chapter up to this verse, because it pertains to the perpetual doctrine of the L…
John Gill
On Exodus 12:21
17th Century
Pastor
Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel
Not in age but in office, who were either heads of families, or at le…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 12:21–28
17th Century
Minister
That night, when the first-born were to be destroyed, no Israelite must stir out of doors until called to march out of Egypt. Their safety was owin…