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To the sons of Gershom [were given], out of the family of the half-tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with its suburbs, and Ashtaroth with its suburbs;

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Reclaiming Ground for God

Commentators note that some cities given to the Levites, like Ashtaroth, were named after pagan gods. By placing His ministers in these former centers of idolatry, God demonstrated His power to redeem and sanctify places, transforming them from sites of false worship to centers for teaching His law.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:71–76

19th Century

Bishop

THE CITIES OF THE GERSHONITES. (Compare to Joshua 21:27-33.) 1 Chronicles 6:71–76.

Unto the sons of Ger…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:71

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:54).

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Matthew Henry

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…