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and out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its suburbs, and Hammon with its suburbs, and Kiriathaim with its suburbs.
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Christ, Our True High Priest
Matthew Henry's commentary uses this detailed list of Levitical cities to draw a contrast with the New Covenant. While the Old Testament priesthood depended on lineage, the Spirit now calls ministers from any family. Ultimately, this reminds us that only Jesus, our great High Priest, can atone for sin, and we are accepted only through Him.
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1 Chronicles
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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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