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1 Chronicles 13:2

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Chronicles 13:2

Verse 2 of 14

Scripture focus

And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If [it seem] good unto you, and [that it be] of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, [that are] left in all the land of Israel, and with them [also] to the priests and Levites [which are] in their cities [and] suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:

1 Chronicles 13:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:2

Theological / Devotional

All the congregation. That is, in this instance the leading representatives of the congregation. David recognized the “captains of thousands and hundreds,” “with every leader” (verse 1), as the representatives of the people, to be consulted on public matters and to give their voice in the direction of national affairs.

That are left. That is, those who are still at home, not having been summoned to the present meeting.

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