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Leviticus 9:23

Leviticus 9:23
And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared unto all the people.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And there came a fire out from before the Lord,.... Either from heaven, or from the holy of holies, where was the symbol of the divine Presence, and Jehovah had now took up his residence:

and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Aaron, having now gone through the cycle of priestly duties connected with the brass altar, accompanies Moses into the tent of Meeting. It was reasonable that Moses, as the divinely appointed leader…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle - It is supposed that Moses accompanied Aaron into the tabernacle to show him how to offer the incense, prepare the lamps and the perfume, adjust the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 9:23-24

We are not told what Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle to do, Lev 9:23. Some of the Jewish writers say, "They went in to pray for the appearance of the divine glory;" most probably they went in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And Moses and Aaron went into the tent of meeting The meaning of this action is not explained and the clause has been interpreted in various ways. If it be regarded as introducing Aaron to the tent of…

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