Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: 1 Chronicles: 1 Chronicles Chapter 6
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
1 Chronicles 6:10
ch1 6:10
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.
1 Chronicles 6:44
ch1 6:44
Ethan - Called also Jeduthun, Ch1 9:16, Ch2 35:15, and in the titles of divers psalms.
1 Chronicles 6:54
ch1 6:54
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.
1 Chronicles 6:66
ch1 6:66
Coasts - Or, of their borders, of their country contained within its borders.