1 Chronicles 6:65
And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by their names.
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The writer evidently had before him Josh. 21, which he followed, as to its matter, closely. In some cases he perhaps modernised the ancient names (1Ch 6:58, 1Ch 6:60, 1Ch 6:72, etc.); in a few he…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Which are called by their names - Probably each family gave its own name to the city that fell to its lot.
We have here an account of the Levites' cities. They are here called their castles (Ch1 6:54), not only because walled and fortified, and well guarded by the country (for it is the interest of every…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
by lot as a means of gaining Divine sanction for the assignment of cities.
which are coiled bytheir names R.V. which are mentioned by name, i.e. above and below.