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The Priestly Priority
Commentators explain that the family of Aaron, part of the Kohathite clan, received the "first lot." This wasn't by chance but signified their unique, God-ordained role as the high-priestly line, placing them at the center of Israel's worship system.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 6:54
18th Century
Theologian
Theirs was the lot - that is, “the first lot.” The Kohathites had the first lot among the Levitical families, as they were the family to whi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 6:54
19th Century
Bishop
Translate as, “And these were their dwelling places according to their encampments within their border.” This, as the heading to all that …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 6:54
17th Century
Pastor
Now these are their dwelling places
The dwelling places of the priests and Levites, assigned and given to them in the sev…
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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…