in reverse order). Their calling as teachers is a lofty one. The verbs strengthen the situation as recorded in the previous verse. There the verbs designated existence/nonexistence, but here there is active care and superintendence on the part of the priests (cf. Gen. 41:35; Eccl. 3:6), and a purposeful searching on the part of the people (cf. 1 Kings 10:24; Amos 8:12). Who does the actual seeking is debated. The NIV adds the subject “men” to the clause (cf. NASB, “people”; NKJV, NLT, NRSV), which
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