1 Chronicles 6:57

Verse

So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,

American Standard Version (1901)

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron; Libnah also with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its suburbs,

Bible in Basic English

And to the sons of Aaron they gave Hebron, the town to which men might go in flight and be safe, and Libnah with its outskirts, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with its outskirts,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities for refuge Hebron, and Lobna, and the suburbs thereof,

Free Bible Version

So the descendants of Aaron received Hebron, a town of refuge, Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,

Geneva Bible 1599

And to the sonnes of Aaron they gaue the cities of Iudah for refuge, euen Hebron and Libna with their suburbes, and Iattir, and Eshtemoa with their suburbes,

King James (Authorized) Version

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,

Translation for Translators

The descendants of Aaron who were descendants of Kohath were allotted Hebron, one of the cities to which people could flee and be protected if they accidentally killed someone. They also were allotted the towns and pastureland near Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,

Unlocked Literal Bible

To the descendants of Aaron they gave: Hebron (a city of refuge), and Libnah with its pasturelands, Jattir, Eshtemoa with its pasturelands,

Noah Webster Bible

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely , Hebron, the city of refuge, and Libnah with its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,

World English Bible

To the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge, Hebron, Libnah also with its pasture lands, Jattir, Eshtemoa with its pasture lands,

Young's Literal Translation

And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of refuge: Hebron, and Libnah and its suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa and its suburbs,

Context

Territories for the Levites

⁵⁶But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ⁵⁷So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, ⁵⁸Hilen, Debir,

Summary

This verse lists the Levitical cities that were given to the Kohathite clans from the tribe of Levi. These cities served as dwelling places for the Levites who were responsible for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. The allocation of these cities highlights the importance of the Levites in the worship and service of God, emphasizing the organization and structure within the community of Israel. It demonstrates God's provision for those set apart for sacred duties and the significance of honoring Him through proper worship and service.

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