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Thus says the whole congregation of Yahweh, What trespass is this that you have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following Yahweh, in that you have built you an altar, to rebel this day against Yahweh?
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The Danger of Assumptions
Commentators observe that the western tribes immediately assumed the worst about their brothers. They saw the new altar and concluded it was an act of rebellion, a "trespass against the God of Israel." As John Calvin notes, they were mistaken about the altar's purpose. This serves as a powerful reminder to investigate a matter fully and avoid jumping to conclusions, especially when dealing with fellow believers.
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16th Century
Protestant
Thus says the whole congregation, etc. Just as if it had been known that this second altar was opposed to the one and only altar of God, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus saith the whole congregation of the Lord By whom they were sent, and whom they represented; and they do not cal…
Presbyterian
Here we see the diligence of the separated tribes in maintaining their adherence to the religion of Canaan. At first glance, it appeared to be a pl…