Translations
Modern
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them:
Traditional
Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
Literal
And these were their dwelling places throughout their settlements in their territory to the sons of Aaron of the family of the Kohathites, for they were by the lot:
Latin
Et hæc habitacula eorum per vicos atque confinia, filiorum scilicet Aaron, juxta cognationes Caathitarum: ipsis enim sorte contigerant.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them:
Notes
The list of Levitical cities comes from Joshua 21. It follows a geographical order, with families grouped by specific areas. This list shows Israel's unity and completeness. It presents the Levites as settled in the land just like the other tribes.
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite