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Now these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the [first] lot),
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Translate as, “And these were their dwelling places according to their encampments within their border.” This, as the heading to all that …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The dwelling places of the priests and Levites, assigned and given to them in the sev…
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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…
