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Far be it from us that we should rebel against Yahweh, and turn away this day from following Yahweh, to build an altar for burnt-offering, for meal-offering, or for sacrifice, besides the altar of Yahweh our God that is before his tent.
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Commitment to the One Altar
The tribes' passionate denial of rebellion was an affirmation of their commitment to the one, central altar God had commanded. Commentators explain this wasn't just about following a rule, but about rejecting any form of apostasy or divided worship. Their statement, "besides the altar of the Lord our God," shows their exclusive loyalty to God's prescribed place and manner of worship.
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Joshua
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Reformed Baptist
God forbid that we should rebel against the Lord Against the command of the Lord, who ordered one altar to be made, to wh…
Presbyterian
The tribes took the rebukes of their fellow tribes well. With solemnity and meekness, they proceeded to give all the satisfaction they could offer.…
