Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, who shall be in those days;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Lord, in the tabernacle. (Menochius)
Judges. Hence it appears evidently that the priests were to pass sentence in all difficult questions, as well in those which regarded individuals, as in those which attacked the worship of God; since the false accuser is to lose his life or limb, according as he had attempted to injure his neighbour; (ver. 21,) and the Lord ratifies their sentence. (Calmet)
