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and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, [were given them], out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its suburbs, and Jahzah with its suburbs,

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Parallel Lists, Not Perfect Copies

Scholars note this list of Levitical cities is based on Joshua 21. Minor differences in city names between the books are not seen as contradictions but as natural changes over centuries. Names evolved, and small errors occurred in copying, which helps us understand how the biblical text was transmitted over time.

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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 6:77–81

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

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:78

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…