Numbers 35:25

Verse 25

25. Unto the death of the high priest The reason for this requirement is not given. May it not be to symbolize that the death of the antitypical High Priest, Jesus Christ, constitutes a successful plea against the demands of divine justice as the sin avenger? It is a Jewish tradition that the mother of the high priest made presents to the refugees that they might not be praying for the death of her son.

Holy oil Anointing with this oil was a symbol of the Holy Spirit imparted. Hence the high priest’s death may be considered as in a sense expiatory, so that the refugee might return cleansed to his own city. For the preparation of the anointing oil see Exodus 30:23-24; Leviticus 4:3, note.

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 25

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