Verse 5
the priests the sons of Levi. See note on Deuteronomy 17:9 .
word. Hebrew mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is uttered by it.
stroke = punishment. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Species), App-6 . Compare Deuteronomy 17:8 .
tried. Better to supply "settled", or "decided".
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