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Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65], at sacred-texts.com


1 Chronicles Chapter 6

1 Chronicles 6:10

ch1 6:10

The priest's office - So did all the rest, but it is implied that he did it worthily, he filled his place, and valiantly discharged his office in Uzziah's time. Solomon built - In Solomon's temple; so called to distinguish it from the second temple which was built or in building when these books were written.

1 Chronicles 6:44

ch1 6:44

Ethan - Called also Jeduthun, Ch1 9:16, Ch2 35:15, and in the titles of divers psalms.

1 Chronicles 6:54

ch1 6:54

Castles - So called, not only because, walled and well guarded by the country; but because they and their possessions were in a particular manner the care of divine providence. As God was their portion, so God was their protector. And a cottage will be a castle to those that abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The lot - Or, the first lot.

1 Chronicles 6:66

ch1 6:66

Coasts - Or, of their borders, of their country contained within its borders.


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