Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 6:60

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 6:60

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 6:60

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its suburbs, and Allemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities." — 1 Chronicles 6:60 (ASV)

“Gibeon and her pastures” is omitted; probably an oversight, due to the similarity of sound and form between Gibeon and Geba. Alemeth and Almôn are each valid formations, and perhaps represent an older and younger name of the place.

Thirteen cities. —The list in its present shape contains eleven. This proves that Juttah and Gibeon should be restored to the text.