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Don`t cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;
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Leaders Protect Their People
Commentators explain this command was directed at the leaders, Moses and Aaron. They were warned not to be the cause of the Kohathites' death through negligence in their duties. This establishes a powerful principle of spiritual leadership: leaders are responsible for protecting those under their care from spiritual harm, even from their own potential missteps.
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19th Century
Anglican
Cut ye not off the tribe ... — The word shebet (tribe) is used here in a very particular sense and denotes only …
Baptist
This is a very solemn matter; I mean, something which should produce great awe and solemnity in our hearts. These men were chosen to carry the vess…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Cut you not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites . …
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Presbyterian
The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to k…
