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There were certain men, who were unclean by reason of the dead body of a man, so that they could not keep the Passover on that day: and they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day:
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A Dilemma of Devotion
Commentators note the men's admirable attitude. They were in a dilemma, unable to fulfill the Passover command due to a necessary duty (burying the dead). Instead of being indifferent, they showed 'trouble and concern' (Henry) and 'pious solicitude' (Calvin) by bringing their case to Moses. Their desire to worship God despite the obstacle is a model for believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Certain men - Probably Mishael and Elizaphan, who buried their cousins, Nadab and Abihu, within a week of this Passover ([Reference Leviticu…
19th Century
Anglican
And there were certain men ... — It has been supposed that the reference is to Mishael and Elzaphan, who appear to have b…
Baptist
They were in a great difficulty. They were commanded to come to the Passover; they sinned if they did not come. But they had defiled themselves, ei…
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16th Century
Protestant
And there were certain men. A question is introduced here incidentally, namely, what must be done if any sudden defilement should prevent …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there were certain men who were defiled by the dead body of a man The Targum of Jonathan adds, ``who …
God gave particular orders for the keeping of this Passover. From what appears, after this, they kept no Passover until they came to Canaan ([Refer…
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