Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said to the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we know that Yahweh is in the midst of us, because you have not committed this trespass against Yahweh: now have you delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of Yahweh.
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We perceive that the Lord is among us, because you have not committed this trespass ... —The best sign of the Divine presence …
John Gill
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest
As the mouth of the deputation, and in their name:
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Matthew Henry
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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
It was good that there was on both sides a disposition to peace, as there was a zeal for God; for quarrels about religion, due to a lack of wisdom …
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Charles Ellicott
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