OLD TESTAMENT

2 Kings 23:9

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Nevertheless the priests of the high places didn’t come up to the LORD’s altar in Jerusalem, but they ate unleavened bread among their brothers.

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Verse 9. Brethren. Thus people are degraded in the Christian Church, that they may suffer some confusion ( Calmet.) in this world, and repent. Bible.—The priests, who had offered sacrifice unlawfully, where only permitted to perform the minor offices; but provision was made for their support, that they might not be tempted to relapse. Leviticus 21:17. 22. Ezekiel 44:10. Calmet.—They were reduced to the rank of Levites. Menochius.

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