Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Deuteronomy 12 - Introduction
A.M. 2553. B.C. 1451.
A command to destroy all relics of idolatry, Deuteronomy 12:1. To worship God in his own place, and according to his own appointment, Deuteronomy 12:4. A permission to eat flesh, but not blood, Deuteronomy 12:15; Deuteronomy 12:16. Directions to eat the tithe in the holy place, and to take care of the Levite, Deuteronomy 12:17. A further permission to eat flesh, but not blood, Deuteronomy 12:20. A direction to eat holy things in the holy place, Deuteronomy 12:26. Further cautions against idolatry, Deuteronomy 12:29.