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A Purposeful Repetition
Commentators note that this verse begins a partial repetition of the priestly line. This isn't a mistake but a literary technique. The author is making a 'new start' to re-focus the reader on the high priests before listing their designated cities and lands, which are described first among the Levites.
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1 Chronicles
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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…
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:49).
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…