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The sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow the trumpets; and they shall be to you for a statute forever throughout your generations.

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A Sacred Duty for Priests

Commentators explain that the task of blowing the trumpets was given specifically to the priests, the sons of Aaron. Albert Barnes notes this is because the trumpets symbolized the very voice of God, making it fitting for His designated ministers to sound them. This established a direct link between God's communication and the priesthood.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 10:8

18th Century

Theologian

The sons of Aaron - As the trumpets were emblematic of the voice of God, the priests only were to use them. At this time there were only two…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 10:8

19th Century

Bishop

And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets. —As Aaron had only two sons at this time, only two trum…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 10:8

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Aaron the priests shall blow with the
trumpets
Eleazar and Ithamar, t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 10:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Here, directions are given concerning the public notices to be given to the people by sound of trumpet. Their laws were in every case to be Divine;…