1 Chronicles 6:60
1 Chronicles 6:60 in Multiple Translations
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.
And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.
and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its suburbs, and Allemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.
And from the tribe of Benjamin: Geba with its outskirts, and Alemeth with its outskirts, and Anathoth with its outskirts. All their towns among their families were thirteen towns.
From the tribe of Benjamin they received Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. They had a total of thirteen towns among their families.
And of the tribe of Beniamin, Geba and her suburbes, and Alemeth with her suburbes, and Anathoth with her suburbes: all their cities were thirteene cities by their families.
And from the tribe of Benjamin, Geba and its suburbs, and Allemeth and its suburbs, and Anathoth and its suburbs. All their cities [are] thirteen cities, for their families.
and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its pasture lands, Allemeth with its pasture lands, and Anathoth with its pasture lands. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.
And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with its suburbs, and Alemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.
And out of the tribe of Benjamin: Gabee and its suburbs, Almath with its suburbs, Anathoth also with its suburbs: all their cities throughout their families were thirteen.
They were also allotted Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth cities from the tribe of Benjamin. Altogether, these clans descended from Kohath were allotted 13 towns.
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1 Chronicles 6:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
חוּקֹק֙
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶׁ֔י/הָ
וְ/אֶת
רְחֹ֖ב
וְ/אֶת
מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
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חוּקֹק֙
Chuqqôq
H2712
Hukkok
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וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
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מִגְרָשֶׁ֔י/הָ
migrâsh
H4054
pasture
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וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
Rehob
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וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
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מִגְרָשֶֽׁי/הָ
migrâsh
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pasture
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:60
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.
חוּקֹק֙
Chuqqôq
H2712
"Hukkok"
N-proper
Hukkok was a city in the region of Asher, mentioned in the Bible as a place with an important role. It is also known as Helkath, and its name means appointed or designated.
Definition: § Hukkok = "appointed" a town on the boundary of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hukkok, Hukok. See also: Joshua 19:34; 1 Chronicles 6:60.
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"
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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.
רְחֹ֖ב
Rᵉchôb
H7340
"Rehob"
N-proper
Rehob, a place in Syria and the name of a few individuals, including a Syrian and an Israelite. This term refers to a specific location on the road to Hamath, mentioned in stories about exploration and conquest. It appears in books like Numbers and Judges.
Definition: Rehob = "broad place" the northern limit of the exploration of the spies in Canaan; on the road to Hamath Another name of bet re.chov (בֵּית־רְחוֹב "Beth-rehob" H1050)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Rehob. See also: Numbers 13:21; 2 Samuel 8:3; Nehemiah 10:12.
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 6:60
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:60
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 6:60
Context — Territories for the Levites
58Hilen, Debir,
59Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.
60And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.
61To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. 62The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 1:1 | These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 2:26 | Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 11:23 | There will be no remnant, for I will bring disaster on the people of Anathoth in the year of their punishment.” |
| 4 | Joshua 18:24 | Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 8:6 | These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: |
| 6 | Jeremiah 37:12 | Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there among the people. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 13:3 | Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” |
| 8 | Isaiah 10:30 | Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! |
| 9 | Joshua 21:17–18 | And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
1 Chronicles 6:60 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 6:60, tells us about the cities and pasturelands given to the Kohathites, a group of Levites, from the tribe of Benjamin. The Kohathites were given thirteen cities in total, including Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, to provide for their needs and support their ministry, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Numbers 35:1-8 and Jeremiah 1:1. This shows us how God takes care of His people and provides for their needs, just like He promises in Matthew 6:33. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's provision and care for us, just like the Kohathites did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Benjamin in the Bible?
The tribe of Benjamin is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and it plays an important role in the Bible, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:60, where they are given specific cities, including Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, which is also mentioned in Jeremiah 1:1 as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.
Why were the cities and pasturelands given to the Kohathites?
The cities and pasturelands were given to the Kohathites as part of the allocation of land to the Levites, as instructed by God in Numbers 35:1-8, to provide for their needs and support their ministry.
What is the importance of the number of cities given to the Kohathites?
The number of cities given to the Kohathites, thirteen in this case, may symbolize completeness or perfection, as seen in other biblical contexts, such as the twelve apostles plus Jesus in Matthew 10:2-4, but the primary focus is on providing for the needs of the Levites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:60.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the larger theme of 1 Chronicles, which focuses on the history and organization of the Israelites, particularly the tribes and the Levites, highlighting God's faithfulness and provision for His people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:34 and 2 Chronicles 7:10.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way the Israelites allocated land and resources to the Levites, and how can we apply this to our own lives and communities?
- How does the specific mention of cities like Gibeon and Anathoth relate to the larger story of God's people in the Bible?
- What role do you think the Kohathites played in the spiritual life of the Israelites, and what can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can we, like the Kohathites, be faithful stewards of the resources and opportunities God has given us?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:60
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 6:54].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:60
And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities. Thirteen cities.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
Whereof eleven are here numbered, and two more added to them, .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
(60) “Gibeon and her pastures” is omitted; probably an oversight, due to the similarity of sound and form between Gibeon and Geba. Alemeth and Almôn are each valid formations, and perhaps represent an older and younger name of the place. Thirteen cities.—The list in its present shape contains eleven. This proves that Juttah and Gibeon should be restored to the text.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:60
Verse 60. All their cities - were thirteen] But there are only eleven reckoned here, Gibeon and Juttah being omitted, and the names of some of the others changed. None of the versions give the full number of names, although they all give the whole sum thirteen.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:60
60. of Benjamin, Geba] In Joshua 21:17 Gibeon and her suburbs is inserted before Geba. Cp. the Critical Note at the head of this section. Alemeth] In Joshua 21:18, Almon. thirteen cities] Cp. the Critical Note at the head of this section.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 6:60
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Spiritual Virginity by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being vessels for God. He shares personal experiences of witnessing people repenting and being transformed by the power of |
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Two Ministries Two Priesthoods by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four stages of the preaching of the word of God. The first stage involves God breaking the strength of the preacher and his family, resulting |
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I Samuel 26:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the life of Saul, emphasizing how despite his physical advantages and opportunities to lead God's people, he ultimately played the fool by failing to submit fu |