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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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 the second verse. The death of his sons Leviticus 10:2, for drawing near to Yahweh in an unauthorized manner, was to serve as a warning to Aaron himself never to transgress in this respect. return to 'Top of Page'
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