Matthew Poole and continuators on Joshua 21:41

41 All the cities of the Levites, within the possession of the children of Israel were forty and eight cities , with their suburbs.

Qu. Why hath this Tribe, which was the least of all, more Cities than any of them? Answ. First, It doth not appear that they had more: for though all the cities of the Levites be expressed, it is not so with the other Tribes, but divers of their Cities are omitted, as is evident. Secondly, The Levites were confined to their Cities and Suburbs; the rest had large Territories belonging to their Cities, which also they were in a capacity of improving, which the Levites were not; so that one of their Cities might be more considerable than divers of the Levites. Thirdly, God was pleased to deal liberally with his Ministers, partly to put honour upon those whom he foresaw many would be prone to despise; and partly, that being free from all outward distractions▪ they might more intirely and fervently devote themselves to the service of God, and the instruction of Souls.