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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Anathoth with her suburbs,.... This is not mentioned among the cities of Benjamin, Jos 18:11; it was the native place of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Joshua 21:9-19
The thirteen priestly cities (see the marginal references) were all in the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. Thus,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Anathoth - Celebrated as the birthplace of Jeremiah, about three miles northward of Jerusalem, according to St. Jerome.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 21:9-42
We have here a particular account of the cities which were given to the children of Levi out of the several tribes, not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Anathoth lay on or near the great road from the north to Jerusalem. Its modern name is Anâta, on a broad ridge 1¼ hours…
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