“Moreover, concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he comes out of a far country for your name’s sake
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 41. Stranger. God watches over all mankind; and oblations were received from all sorts of people, even from idolaters. The kings of Persia and Egypt, the Roman emperors, and so forth made great presents. 1 Ezra 3:7. and 7:21. Joseph. xi. and xii. 2. It seems the court of the Gentiles was only made after the captivity. Some of these adored the true God, like Cornelius, and so forth Acts 8:27 and 10:1. Some were drawn by curiosity; others desired to be converted. To thee, kings shall offer presents, Psalms 71:10. Calmet.—Unbelievers are still invited to attend the chapels of the true God, that they may receive information, and deserve to obtain the blessing of faith. Bible.