1 Chronicles 6:61

Verse

To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.

American Standard Version (1901)

And unto the rest of the sons of Kohath were given by lot, out of the family of the tribe, out of the half-tribe, the half of Manasseh, ten cities.

Bible in Basic English

And to the rest of the sons of Kohath there were given by the Lord's decision ten towns out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim and out of the tribe of Dan and out of the half-tribe of Manasseh.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to the sons of Caath that remained of their kindred they gave out of the half tribe of Manasses ten cities in possession.

Free Bible Version

The rest of Kohath's descendants received by lot ten towns from the half tribe of Manasseh.

Geneva Bible 1599

And vnto the sonnes of Kohath the remnant of the familie of the tribe, euen of the halfe tribe of the halfe of Manasseh, by lot ten cities.

King James (Authorized) Version

And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that tribe, were cities given out of the half tribe, namely, out of the half tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.

Translation for Translators

The other clans descended from Kohath were allotted ten towns from the clans of the tribe of Manasseh that lived west of the Jordan River.

Unlocked Literal Bible

To the rest of clans of the Kohathites were allotted ten cities from the half tribe of Manasseh.

Noah Webster Bible

And to the sons of Kohath who were left of the family of that tribe, were cities given out of the half tribe, namely , out of the half tribe of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.

World English Bible

To the rest of the sons of Kohath were given by lot, out of the family of the tribe, out of the half-tribe, the half of Manasseh, ten cities.

Young's Literal Translation

And to the sons of Kohath, those left of the family of the tribe, from the half of the tribe, the half of Manasseh, by lot, [are] ten cities.

Context

Territories for the Levites

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.

Summary

This verse lists the cities given to the Levites from the tribe of Benjamin. It highlights the importance of the Levites in serving the Lord and the specific territories allocated to them for their residence. The allocation of cities to the Levites was part of God's provision for their needs and sustenance as they carried out their priestly duties. This verse underscores the meticulous planning and care that God had for His chosen people, ensuring that every detail was taken into account for the Levites' welfare and service.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

unto the sons of Kohath, which were left--that is, in addition to the priests belonging to the same family and tribe of Levi. by lot, ten cities-- (Jos 21:26). The sacred historian gives an explanation (Ch1 6:66). Eight of these are mentioned, but only two of them are taken out of the half tribe of Manasseh (Ch1 6:70). The names of the other two are given (Jos 21:21), where full and detailed notices of these arrangements may be found.