1 Chronicles 6:54
“Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Their’s was the lot - i. e. “the first lot.” The Kohathites had the first lot among the Levitical families, as being the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Theirs was the lot - All the tribes and families obtained their respective inheritances by lot, but to the sons of Aaron…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 6:54-81
We have here an account of the Levites' cities. They are here called their castles (Ch1 6:54), not only because walled…
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