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Leviticus 16:1

Leviticus 16:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord spake unto Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron,.... That is, either immediately after their death, and so this chapter would have stood in its natural order next to the tenth;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The reference to the death of Nadab and Abihu is a notice of the occasion on which the instructions were given, well calculated to add point and emphasis to the solemn admonition to the high priest in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

After the death of the two sons of Aaron - It appears from this verse that the natural place of this chapter is immediately after the tenth, where probably it originally stood; but the transposition,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 16:1-4

Here is, I. The date of this law concerning the day of atonement: it was after the death of the two sons of Aaron (Lev 16:1), which we read, Lev 10:1. 1. Lest Aaron should fear that any remaining…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

On the introductory clauses see App. I (d), pp. 163 ff.

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