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A Confirmed History
Commentators widely agree that this verse and its surrounding list closely mirror the account in Joshua 21. The author of Chronicles is intentionally repeating this history, confirming the details of the land allotment. This repetition serves to reinforce the reliability of Scripture and the historical fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 6:56–81
18th Century
Theologian
The writer evidently had Joshua 21 before him, which he followed closely in its content. In some cases, he perhaps modernized the ancient names ([R…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 6:54–81
19th Century
Bishop
The Levitical cities, beginning with those of the Aaronites, the principal branch of the Kohathite clan. This list deals with the same topic as Jos…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 6:56
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:54).
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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…