David with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, divided them according to their ordering in their service.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Zadok and Ahimelech (or rather, Abiathar; see 1 Chronicles 24:6) assisted David in drawing up the priestly courses, just as the cap…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And David distributed them. —The same phrase as at 1 Chronicles 13:3. (See Note there.)

Bo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David distributed them
The descendants of Eleazar and Ithamar into certain classes or courses:

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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