1 Chronicles 6:54
1 Chronicles 6:54 in Multiple Translations
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:
¶ 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.
Now these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the first lot),
Now these are their living-places, the limits inside which they were to put up their tents: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, because they had the first selection,
These were the places they were given to live as their territory allotted to descendants of Aaron, beginning with the Kohathite clan, because theirs was the first lot:
And these are the dwelling places of them throughout their townes and coastes, euen of the sonnes of Aaron for the familie of the Kohathites, for the lot was theirs.
And these [are] their dwellings, throughout their towers, in their borders, of the sons of Aaron, of the family of the Kohathite, for theirs was the lot;
Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the first lot),
Now these are their dwelling-places throughout their castles in their limits, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
And these are their dwelling places by the towns and confines, to wit, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Caathites: for they fell to them by lot.
Here is a list of the places where Aaron’s descendants lived. Those who were descendants of Kohath were the first group to be allotted cities to live in.
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1 Chronicles 6:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
אַיָּלוֹן֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
גַּת
רִמּ֖וֹן
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אַיָּלוֹן֙
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
Aijalon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
גַּת
Gath-Rimmôwn
H1667
Gath-rimmon
N-proper
רִמּ֖וֹן
Gath-Rimmôwn
H1667
Gath-rimmon
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:54
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַיָּלוֹן֙
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
"Aijalon"
N-proper
Aijalon is a city in Palestine, meaning field of deer. It was a Levitical city in Dan, later ruled by various groups including the Amorites and Philistines.
Definition: § Ajalon or Aijalon = "field of deer" Levitical city in Dan, 14 miles or 25 km NW of Jerusalem, later ruled by the Amorites, then the Benjamites of Judah, then by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Aijalon, Ajalon. See also: Joshua 10:12; 1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גַּת
Gath-Rimmôwn
H1667
"Gath-rimmon"
N-proper
Gath-Rimmon means winepress of the pomegranate, a town in Palestine where Levites lived. It was also known as Ibleam. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a significant place on the west side of the Jordan.
Definition: Gath-rimmon = "winepress of the pomegranate" a town of the half tribe of Manasseh located on the west side of the Jordan, assigned to the Levites Another name of yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Gath-rimmon. d See also: Joshua 19:45; Joshua 21:25; 1 Chronicles 6:54.
רִמּ֖וֹן
Gath-Rimmôwn
H1667
"Gath-rimmon"
N-proper
Gath-Rimmon means winepress of the pomegranate, a town in Palestine where Levites lived. It was also known as Ibleam. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a significant place on the west side of the Jordan.
Definition: Gath-rimmon = "winepress of the pomegranate" a town of the half tribe of Manasseh located on the west side of the Jordan, assigned to the Levites Another name of yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Gath-rimmon. d See also: Joshua 19:45; Joshua 21:25; 1 Chronicles 6:54.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
"pasture"
N-mp | Suff
A pasture or open land, often the area around a building or the margin of the sea. This term describes a common or shared space in the Bible.
Definition: common, common land, open land, suburb
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cast out, suburb. See also: Leviticus 25:34; Joshua 21:37; Ezekiel 48:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:54
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 6:54
Context — Territories for the Levites
52Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
53Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.
54Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them:
55They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. 56But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 25:16 | These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes. |
| 2 | Joshua 21:10 | to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: |
| 3 | Joshua 21:3–8 | So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: The first lot came out for the Kohathite clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. |
| 4 | Numbers 31:10 | Then they burned all the cities where the Midianites had lived, as well as all their encampments, |
| 5 | Numbers 35:1–8 | Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. You are also to measure two thousand cubits outside the city on the east, two thousand on the south, two thousand on the west, and two thousand on the north, with the city in the center. These areas will serve as larger pasturelands for the cities. Six of the cities you give the Levites are to be appointed as cities of refuge, to which a manslayer may flee. In addition to these, give the Levites forty-two other cities. The total number of cities you give the Levites will be forty-eight, with their corresponding pasturelands. The cities that you apportion from the territory of the Israelites should be given to the Levites in proportion to the inheritance of each tribe: more from a larger tribe and less from a smaller one.” |
1 Chronicles 6:54 Summary
[This verse talks about how the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan were given certain territories to live in, because God had chosen them to receive the first lot, similar to how God allocated land to the tribes of Israel in Joshua 13-19. This shows us that God is in control and provides for His people, just as He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:4. We can trust that God has a plan for our lives, just like He did for the Kohathite clan, and that He will provide for us, as promised in Matthew 6:25-34. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can have peace and confidence in His plan for our lives, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan?
The territories were assigned to them because the first lot fell to them, as stated in 1 Chronicles 6:54, indicating God's sovereign choice and provision for their settlements, much like the allocation of land to the tribes of Israel in Joshua 13-19.
What was the significance of the Kohathite clan in the biblical context?
The Kohathite clan was a part of the Levite tribe, and they played a significant role in the priestly duties and the transportation of the tabernacle, as seen in Numbers 4:1-20, highlighting their importance in Israel's worship and religious life.
How did the assignment of territories relate to the overall organization of the Israelites?
The assignment of territories to the descendants of Aaron and the Kohathite clan was part of the larger organization of the Israelites, with each tribe and clan having their designated roles and responsibilities, as outlined in Deuteronomy 33 and other passages, demonstrating God's order and provision for His people.
What can we learn from the way the territories were assigned to the Kohathite clan?
We can learn about God's sovereignty and provision, as well as the importance of trusting in His plan and timing, just as the Israelites did when they allocated the land according to God's instructions in Joshua 14:1-5, and as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His people's settlements and provision?
- How does the assignment of territories to the Kohathite clan relate to the concept of stewardship and responsibility in our own lives, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, as demonstrated in this verse, to our own lives and circumstances, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7?
- What can we learn from the Kohathite clan's role in the biblical context, and how can we apply those lessons to our own roles and responsibilities within the body of Christ, as discussed in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:54
Ver. 54-81. Now these are their dwelling places,.... The dwelling places of the priests and Levites, assigned and given to them in the several tribes of Israel; and the account of them agrees with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:54
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
Or, this lot or portion which here follows. Or, the first lot, as appears by the sequel.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
1 Chronicles 6:54 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.Ver. 54. Throughout their castles.] Or, Palaces. The priests dwelt not in poor cottages, but in fair and fitting houses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
(54-81) The Levitical cities, beginning with those of the Aavonites, the principal branch of the Kohathite clan. This list deals with the same topic as Joshua 21:3-40, with which, upon the whole, it is in substantial agreement. 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 are parallel to Joshua 21:10-19.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
Verse 54. Theirs was the lot.] All the tribes and families obtained their respective inheritances by lot, but to the sons of Aaron was the first lot; and so the Syriac and Arabic have understood this place. The first lot, says Jarchi, fell to Judah, that they might give to the priests and the Levites the cities marked below. See an account of the possessions of the priests and Levites, Josh. 20, 21.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:54
54–81 (= 39–66 according to the Heb. division). The forty-eight Levitic cities This section has been adopted with some rearrangement from the parallel passage in Joshua. In Joshua the number of cities taken from each group of tribes and given to its respective division of the Levites is first stated, no city being named; and next the names of the cities are given under each division of the Levites and under the name of the tribe from which the cities were taken. In Chron. the cities given to the Aaronites are first mentioned by name and reckoned to be thirteen In number (1 Chronicles 6:55-60); next the cities given to each remaining division of the Levites are reckoned shortly by number only (1 Chronicles 6:61-63); lastly, these cities are separately reckoned at length by name only (1 Chronicles 6:66-81). This rearrangement is not happy; perhaps the Chronicler originally intended to give the Aaronite cities only by name as well as number, and so 1 Chronicles 6:66-81 (containing the names of the non-Aaronite cities) may be a supplement to the original text. Notice that no names of cities taken from Simeon are given; cp. 1 Chronicles 6:65; Joshua 21:9. (Critical Note on 54–81.) The text of the passage has suffered in transcription. In 1 Chronicles 6:55-60 eleven names are given, but thirteen are reckoned (1 Chronicles 6:60), the explanation being that the names Juttah and Gibeon (Joshua 21:16-17) have fallen out. In 1 Chronicles 6:61, after or before Manasseh the names of Ephraim and Dan have fallen out (cp. 1 Chronicles 6:66 and Joshua 21:5); Manasseh contributed only two out of the ten cities. Before 1 Chronicles 6:69 we must restore from Joshua 21:23 the words, And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with her suburbs, Gibbethon with her suburbs.
In 1 Chronicles 6:77 or immediately before 1 Chronicles 6:78 two names of cities of Zebulun have fallen out; cp. 1 Chronicles 6:63 (“twelve cities”) with 1 Chronicles 6:77-81 (ten cities only are named).
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 6:54
Their’s was the lot - i. e. “the first lot.” The Kohathites had the first lot among the Levitical families, as being the family whereto the high priesthood was attached (compare Joshua 21:10).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:54
54. Throughout their castles — Rather, according to their castles, or encampments.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 6:54
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Palestine for the Young - the Tribe of Levi by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy regarding the Tribe of Levi, highlighting their unique role as servants of God scattered throughout Israel. Unlike other |
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God's Judgement & Mercy by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's judgment and the target of that judgment. He emphasizes that listening to the law only makes people desire to break it, |
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Christ Our City of Refuge by Hoseah Wu | In this sermon, Richard from Elizabeth introduces his brother Levine to say a few words. Levine expresses his love for bagels and locks and praises the inspiring words written by a |