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and out of the tribe of Asher, Mashal with its suburbs, and Abdon with its suburbs,
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Scholars explain that this list of Levitical cities is based on the one in Joshua 21. Minor differences, like 'Mashal' in this verse instead of 'Mish'al' in Joshua, are likely due to updated names, alternate spellings, or variations from centuries of copying the text, rather than contradictions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
THE CITIES OF THE GERSHONITES. (Compare to Joshua 21:27-33.) 1 Chronicles 6:71–76.
Unto the sons of Ger…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:54).
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