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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Numbers 16:46

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Incense - Which was a sign of intercession, and was to be accompanied with it. Go unto the congregation - He went with the incense, to stir up the people to repentance and prayer, to prevent their utter ruin. This he might do upon this extraordinary occasion, having God's command for his warrant, though ordinarily incense was to be offered only in the tabernacle. Numbers 16:48
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