John Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:19

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, etc.] Which were allowed to them out of the several tribes, and where they dwelt, when it was not the turn of their course to officiate in the temple; now to these, as well as to those in Jerusalem, a portion was distributed for the support of them and their families: the men that were expressed by name; before mentioned, (<143113>2 Chronicles 31:13), though some understand it of such as were nominated and appointed by them, and to act under them in the country: to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites: as before declared.

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