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Honest Textual Variations
Scholars note that this list of cities is nearly identical to the one in Joshua 21, though with minor variations. For example, this verse names 'Ashan,' while Joshua names 'Ain.' Commentators suggest the city may have had two names. These small differences highlight the Bible's textual honesty without changing the core message of God's provision.
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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 6:59
19th Century
Bishop
Ashan (smoke); in Joshua, Ain (fountain). The place may have had both names, from a fountain rising like a column of smoke. Ju…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 6:59
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…