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Numbers 31:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person, and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify [both] yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.

Numbers 31:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 31:19

Theological / Devotional

Abide without the camp. See ch. 19:9-11.

Purify. With water mingled with the ashes of a red heifer (see ch. 19). Ceremonial uncleanness was a serious matter for the children of Israel (see Mark 7:15).

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