Scribes

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Acted as: Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host. Acted as: Notaries in courts of justice. Acted as: Religious teachers. Acted as: Secretaries to kings. Acted as: Secretaries to prophets. Acted as: Writers of public documents. Antiquity of Families celebrated for furnishing: Kenites. Families celebrated for furnishing: Levi. Families celebrated for furnishing: Zebulun. Generally men of great wisdom Illustrated of well instructed ministers of the gospel Modern: Active in procuring our Lord`s death. Modern: Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy.

Modern: Esteemed wise and learned. Modern: Often offended at out Lord`s conduct and teaching. Modern: Persecuted the Christians. Modern: Regarded as interpreters of Scripture. Modern: Sat in Moses` seat. Modern: Tempted our Lord. Modern: Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ. Modern: Were doctors of the law. Modern: Were frequently Pharisees. Modern: Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence. Often learned in the law Were ready writers Wore an inkhorn at their girdles