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An Early Tragedy
Commentators unanimously highlight that the mention of Phinehas, Aaron's grandson, is a crucial chronological marker. It places this brutal civil war very early in the period of the Judges, likely within a generation of Joshua's death. This reveals that the book of Judges is not arranged chronologically and that Israel's moral decay began almost immediately after they settled the land.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 20:28
18th Century
Theologian
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar ... - A most important chronological statement, which makes it probable that these events occurred within twent…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:28
19th Century
Bishop
Phinehas. — The fact that the high priest is still the grandson of Aaron, who had shown such noble zeal in the desert ([Reference …
John Gill
On Judges 20:28
17th Century
Pastor
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood
before it in those days
Befo…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 20:1–48
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…