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An Imperfect List
Commentators note that this list of Levitical cities differs from the parallel list in Joshua 21. Names are changed (e.g., Rimmono here vs. Dimnah in Joshua) and some cities appear to be missing. Scholars attribute these differences to scribal errors over centuries and the updating of ancient place names, reminding us that the biblical text has a human transmission history.
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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 6:77–81
19th Century
Bishop
THE CITIES OF THE MERARITES.
(Compare to Joshua 21:34-38.) 1 Chronicles 6:77–81.
To the rest of th…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 6:77
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…