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Joshua 22:26

Joshua 22:26
Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But that it may be a witness between us and you, and our generations after us,.... That we are one people, worship one God, and serve at one altar, of which this built was a resemblance, and would put…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

An altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice - Because this would have been in flat opposition to the law, Lev 17:8, Lev 17:9; Deu 12:4-6, Deu 12:10, Deu 12:11, Deu 12:13, Deu 12:14, which most…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Let us now prepare to build "Exstruamus nobis altare," Vulgate. "Make we out to vs an auter," Wyclif.