Since more chief men were found among the sons of Elea'zar than among the sons of Ith'amar, they organized them under sixteen heads of fathers' houses of the sons of Elea'zar, and eight of the sons of Ith'amar.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And there were more chief men found. —Literally, And the sons of Eleazar were found more numerous regarding the heads…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than
of the sons of Ithamar

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When everyone has, knows, and keeps their place and work, the more there are, the better. In the mystical body of Christ, every member has its use,…

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