1 Chronicles 6:63
“Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18701 Chronicles 6:56-81
The writer evidently had before him Josh. 21, which he followed, as to its matter, closely. In some cases he perhaps…
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
twelve cities The total number of Levitic cities (1Ch 6:60 thirteen, 1Ch 6:61 ten, 1Ch 6:62 thirteen, 1Ch 6:63 twelve)…
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