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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Exodus 24:4

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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24:4 Pillars were erected as historical markers, witnessing in history that something momentous had occurred at a certain time at this place. In Hittite treaties, pagan gods were called upon to witness the agreement. In this case, the Hebrews were forbidden to recognize other gods, so pillars served the purpose.
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