Matthew Henry's Commentary – Chapter 30
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Chapter 30

In this chapter we have a law concerning vows, which had been mentioned in the close of the foregoing chapter. I. Here is a general rule laid down that all vows must be carefully performed, Num. 30:1; 2. II. Some particular exceptions to this rule. 1. That the vows of daughters should not be binding unless allowed by the father, Num. 30:3-5. Nor, 2. The vows of wives unless allowed by the husband, Num. 30:6-16