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A Representative Gathering
Commentators explain that when the verse says "all the congregation drew near," it refers to the elders who represented the people, along with as many others as could fit in the courtyard. This was a formal, corporate act of worship, signifying the entire community's participation in this pivotal moment.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 9:1–6
18th Century
Theologian
(Leviticus 9:1) On the eighth day – that is, on the first day after the week of consecration.
([Reference Leviti…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
And they brought. — That is, Aaron and his sons, according to the command of Moses, and the elders on behalf of the people, and ac…
John Gill
On Leviticus 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
And they brought [that] which Moses commanded before the
tabernacle of the congregation
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 9:1–21
17th Century
Minister
These many sacrifices, which were all abolished by the death of Christ, teach us that our best services need washing in his blood, and that the gui…