1 Chronicles 6:55

Translations

Modern

They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.

Traditional

And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.

Literal

And they gave to them Hebron in the land of Judah, and its surrounding pasturelands.

Latin

Dederunt igitur eis Hebron in terra Juda, et suburbana ejus per circuitum:

Original

Hebrew

English

They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:54–81

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.

1 Chronicles 6:1–81

This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.

Theme notes and profiles

Caleb Ancestors of Jesus

Related verses

Joshua 14:13
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.
Joshua 21:11–13
They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.)
Judges 1:20
Just as Moses had promised, Judah gave Hebron to Caleb, who drove out the descendants of the three sons of Anak.
Joshua 15:13
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.)

Parallels

Numbers 35:1–8 Joshua 21:1–45

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Hebron: An important city in Judah; burial place of patriarchs

Glossary

Caleb Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite

Topics

Levites: Profits From:

1 Chronicles 6:55

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