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It happened on the next day that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace-offerings.
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A Special Altar for a Special Need
Most commentators focus on why a new altar was built. They conclude that with the entire nation gathered, the sheer number of sacrifices required a special, temporary altar. This was not seen as unlawful but as a practical necessity for a national act of worship, similar to what King Solomon did at the Temple's dedication.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It is not certain whether the brass altar was at Bethel at this time, or whether it may not have been elsewhere, for example, at Shiloh with the ta…
19th Century
Anglican
Built there an altar. —We find David doing the same at the threshing-floor of Araunah (2 Samuel 24:25), and S…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early , &c.] The day after their fasting and prayer, and a s…
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