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Barnes' Notes on Joshua 21:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The thirteen priestly cities (see the marginal references) were all in the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. Thus, as Calvin remarks, God so overruled it that the priestly families were placed upon the spot which He had determined before hand to choose as the site of His temple. return to 'Top of Page'
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