Read Leviticus 14:33-57
The priests are now recruited as housing inspectors. There certainly would be plenty to do in the land of Canaan. Interesting that God said he “may” contaminate some of the houses with mildew. Just in case, this passage instructs the Moses and Aaron what the priest’s proper conduct should be.
When Moses was given this law, the people were still living in tents. God is talking about the future here. The mold and mildew attaching itself to their current tent dwellings was discussed in an earlier chapter. Knowing houses were in their future, even potentially contaminated ones, had to give them hope that they wouldn’t be roaming around the wilderness forever. Continue reading “Leviticus 14:33-57 – Contaminated Houses”
