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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Beside their genealogy of males ... - Some translate it: “Excepting the list of males,” etc. i. e. they distributed to all the members of the priestly families, excepting to those who at the time were performing the duties of their office at Jerusalem. These persons no doubt obtained their share at the temple itself. return to 'Top of Page'
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