John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 10:8
Verse 8 8.At that time the Lord separated the tribe of Levi Moses does not exactly observe the order of time in the chapter from which this passage is taken, since he deemed it sufficient to collect here and there what was required to complete his general exhortation. The object indeed of the recital of this history was, lest any should attempt to overthrow God’s invioable decree in their pride and audacity; and therefore, in order that the dignity of the tribe of Levi may not beget envy, he... read more
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 10:6
Verse 6 6.And the children of Israel. Since it is not the design of Moses to specify the stations here, as he does in Numbers 33:0, but only to mark the place in which Aaron died, I have therefore thought fit to connect what we read here with the preceding narrative. In the death of Aaron, they might recognize the punishment of their own rebellion. But that Eleazar should be substituted in his place, was a sign of the paternal grace of God, who did not suffer them to be deprived of this... read more