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Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and there brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meal-offerings and the frankincense.
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A Ceremonial Purification
Commentators explain that this was more than a simple physical cleaning. Because a non-Israelite had occupied a sacred space, a formal, ceremonial purification was required to remove the defilement. This act restored the sanctity of the temple chambers before the holy items could be returned.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The chambers - The “great chamber” assigned to Tobiah (Nehemiah 13:5) contained, it would seem, more than one apartment.
19th Century
Anglican
Cleansed. —There was a formal purification. It is a note of minute accuracy that there is no mention of tithes being brought back …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers By which it appears there were more than one, or that several were …
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