Wesley Corpus

Chapter VI The first fathers of the tribe of Levi, ver. 1 - 3. The line of the priests from Aaron to the captivity, ver. 4 - 15. Of some other families, ver. 16 - 30. The work of the Levites, ver. 31 - 48 Of the priests, ver. 49 - 53. The cities of the priests and Levites, ver. 54 - 81. The priest's office - So did all the rest, but it is implied that he did it worthily, he filled his place, and valiantly discharged his office in Uzziah's time. Solomon built - In Solomon's temple; so called to distinguish it from the second temple which was built or in building when these books were written. Ethan - Called also Jeduthun, chap.9:16 2Chron 35:15, and in the titles of divers psalms. Castles - So called, not only because, walled and well guarded by the country; but because they and their possessions were in a particular manner the care of divine providence. As God was their portion, so God was their protector. And a cottage will be a castle to those that abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The lot - Or, the first lot. Coasts - Or, of their borders, of their country contained within its borders.