One of the priests, i.e. one of the chief of the priests, with others, to be under his inspection and direction, as may be gathered from the following words; where it is said of the same person, or persons, let them go, & c., and then, let him teach, & c. Nor is it probable that one priest could suffice for the instruction of the inhabitants of so many and distant parts.
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2 Kings 17:27
27 Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.