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God's Tailored Provision
Commentators clarify that this verse refers to the non-priestly families of the Kohathites. Their allotment of ten cities was not random; scholars suggest their numbers had been reduced by events like Korah's rebellion. This shows God's provision is not a one-size-fits-all solution but is perfectly tailored to the specific needs of His people.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 21:5
18th Century
Theologian
The non-priestly Kohathites had been diminished by the destruction of Korah and his company (Numbers 16). On comparing Numbers 26:57 an…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 21:4–8
19th Century
Bishop
The order of the distribution—namely, (1) to priests, (2) to Kohathites, (3) to Gershonites, (4) to Merarites—is in strict agreement with the order…
John Gill
On Joshua 21:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the rest of the children of Kohath Which did not descend from him in the line of Amram and Aaron, but of Izhar, Hebro…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 21:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The Levites waited until the other tribes were provided for, before they presented their claim to Joshua. They build their claim upon a very good f…