John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 31:21
And Eleazar the priest said unto the men of war, which went to the battle ,.... To all the soldiers, officers, and common men: this is the ordinance of the law, which the Lord commanded Moses ; concerning the purification of unclean persons and things, hereby confirming what Moses had said. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Numbers 31:13-24
We have here the triumphant return of the army of Israel from the war with Midian, and here, I. They were met with great respect, Num. 31:13. Moses himself, notwithstanding his age and gravity, walked out of the camp to congratulate them on their victory, and to grace the solemnity of their triumphs. Public successes should be publicly acknowledged, to the glory of God, and the encouragement of those that have jeoparded their lives in their country's cause. II. They were severely reproved for... read more