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Repetition with a Purpose
Commentators note that this list of Aaron's descendants is a repetition from earlier in the chapter. They suggest this isn't an error but serves a purpose. It may be a literary device to transition to the next section, which details the cities assigned to the priests, or it could indicate the author was drawing from a different historical source document from the time of King David.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 6:50
18th Century
Theologian
The sons of Aaron - This list, a mere repetition of the one in 1 Chronicles 6:3–8, probably came from a different source—one bel…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 6:50–53
19th Century
Bishop
If the chronicler, and not his source, is held responsible for this repetition of the Aaronite line, we may regard it as an instance of his artless…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 6:50
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:49).
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 6:1–81
17th Century
Minister
We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites to preserve their lineage clear a…