Joshua 21:7
The children of Merari by their families had 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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Gill's Exposition
The children of Merari by their families,.... The descendants of Merari, the third son of Levi:
had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad; which were both on the other side Jordan:…
Here is, I. The Levites' petition presented to this general convention of the states, now sitting at Shiloh, Jos 21:1, Jos 21:2. Observe, 1. They had not their lot assigned them till they made their…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The children of Merari The descendants of the third son of Levi, had been stationed during the encampment to the north of the Tabernacle, being placed together with the Gershonites "under the hand" of…
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