OLD TESTAMENT

1 Chronicles 13:1

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David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

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Verse 1. Consulted. David wished to give religion due splendour and authority, in his dominions; and he prudently contrives to obtain the general consent. Bible.—“Where there is no liberty, there is no religion;” and no change in religious matters should be attempted, without the consent of the Church. Calmet.

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