Joshua 21:1
“Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites,.... When the land was divided to the several tribes, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A list of the Levitical cities, varying in some particulars from that given in this chapter, is also, given in 1 Chr.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The heads of the fathers of the Levites - The Levites were composed of three brand families, the Gershonites, Koathites,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 21:1-8
Here is, I. The Levites' petition presented to this general convention of the states, now sitting at Shiloh, Jos 21:1,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Jos 21:1-3. The Demand of the Levites
1. Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites "The princes of the…
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