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John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:13

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two, etc.] That is, the brethren or relations of Adaiah: and Amashai; called Maasiai, (<130912>1 Chronicles 9:12), whose lineage is traced here through Azareel, Ahasai, Meshillemoth, to Immer.
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