Deuteronomy 23:13
“And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon,.... A nail or spike, some kind of instrument to make a hole in the ground…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 23:9-14
The whole passage refers not to the encampments of the nation while passing from Egypt through the wilderness, but to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 23:9-14
Israel was now encamped, and this vast army was just entering upon action, which was likely to keep them together for a…