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A Quarrel Over Identity
Commentators explain the conflict began because the man, having an Israelite mother but an Egyptian father, tried to claim a place within an Israelite tribe. This was disputed because tribal rights and inheritance were passed down through the father's line. This struggle over identity and belonging in God's community was the backdrop for the sin that followed.
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 24:10
19th Century
Bishop
The son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian. — We are later told that the name of the Israelitish woman…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 24:10
16th Century
Theologian
And the son of an Israelite woman. In what year, and at what location in the wilderness this occurred, is uncertain. I have, therefore, th…
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the son of an Israelitish woman
Whose name, and the name of his mother, are afterwards given; whose …
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 24:10–23
17th Century
Minister
This offender was the son of an Egyptian father and an Israelite mother. The mention of his parents shows the common harmful effect of mixed marria…