the priests the sons of Levi. See note on Deuteronomy 17:9.

word. Hebrew mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is uttered by it.

stroke. punishment. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Species), App-6. Compare Deuteronomy 17:8.

tried. Better to supply "settled", or "decided".

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