And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our leaders, Levites, and priests, seal it.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Because. Or "considering all these things "as chastisements due to our transgressions, we are resolved now to reform our conduct, (Haydock) and to comply more exactly with the covenant, which we will now solemnly renew. A copy was probably deposited in the temple, signed by the princes, (Calmet) in the name of all. (Haydock)
Malachy (Malachi as i. 4.) seems to allude to this covenant. (Calmet)