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Numbers 6

Numbers 6 — Overview

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

In this chapter is given the law concerning Nazarites, Nu 6:1; which directs what they were to abstain from, from drinking wine, or any strong liquors, from shaving their heads, and defiling themselves with the dead, Nu 6:3; and in case of a defilement, directions are given what offerings a Nazarite should bring to be offered for him, Nu 6:9; and when the time of his Nazariteship was up, an account is given of what rites and ceremonies should then be performed, Nu 6:13; and the chapter is concluded with the form of blessing the children of Israel, to be used by Aaron and his sons, Nu 6:22.

Ver. 1. And the Lord spake unto Moses,....

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