And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near,.... Who were clearly of the tribe of Levi, as Aben Ezra notes; about whom there could be no dispute; for it seems there sometimes were persons in that office, of whom there was some doubt at least whether they were of that tribe; these seem to be such that belonged to the court of judicature at Jerusalem; see De 17:9, who were to be present at this solemnity, to direct in the performance of it, and to judge and determine in any matter of difficulty that might arise:for them the Lord thy God hath chosen to minister unto him; in the service of the sanctuary, by offering sacrifices, &c.
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Deuteronomy 21:5
Deuteronomy 21:5
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