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Numbers 27:23
Numbers 27:23
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Numbers 27 — OverviewNumbers 27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. The case of Zelophehad's daughters determined, ver. 1-11.
II. Notice given to Moses of his death approaching, ver. 12-14. III.
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must die, though it appears elsewhere that he solicited for a reprieve
for himself (Deut. iii. 24, 25), yet, when this could not be obtained,…Numbers 27:23Numbers 27:23 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd he laid his hands upon him,.... Jarchi observes, that he did this cheerfully, and did more than he was commanded; for the Lord said to him, "lay thine hand", but he laid both his hands:and gave him a charge, as the…