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A Tale of Two Lists
Scholars explain that this list of Levitical cities in 1 Chronicles is closely based on the list found in Joshua 21. Minor differences in names, such as Kedesh here versus Kishion in Joshua, are likely due to names changing over time or scribal updates, showing how the text was carefully preserved and transmitted.
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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 6:71–76
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
On 1 Chronicles 6:72
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…