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1 Chronicles 6:64

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Berean Standard Bible

So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities with their suburbs.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the towns with their outskirts.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities, and their suburbs.

Free Bible Version

So the people of Israel gave the Levites these towns and their pasturelands.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus the children of Israel gaue to the Leuites cities with their suburbes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburbs.

Translation for Translators

The leaders of Israel allotted those towns and the nearby pasturelands to the descendants of Levi.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the people of Israel gave these cities with their pasturelands to the Levites.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburbs.

World English Bible

The children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities with their pasture lands.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel give to the Levites the cities and their suburbs.

Context

Territories for the Levites

⁶³The Merarites, according to their families, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.⁶⁴So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.⁶⁵They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Summary

This verse lists the cities given to the Kohathite clan, who were responsible for the care of the sacred objects in the tabernacle. These cities were designated as places of refuge and provision for the Levites who served in the temple. The allocation of these cities highlights the importance of providing for the needs of those dedicated to the service of God, ensuring they have a place to dwell and resources to sustain them. It also demonstrates God's faithfulness in establishing a system that supports and protects His chosen servants, emphasizing the value of honoring and caring for those set apart for His work.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 6:64

Territories for the Levites

⁶³The Merarites, according to their families, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.⁶⁴So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.⁶⁵They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

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Berean Standard Bible

So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities with their suburbs.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the towns with their outskirts.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities, and their suburbs.

Free Bible Version

So the people of Israel gave the Levites these towns and their pasturelands.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus the children of Israel gaue to the Leuites cities with their suburbes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburbs.

Translation for Translators

The leaders of Israel allotted those towns and the nearby pasturelands to the descendants of Levi.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the people of Israel gave these cities with their pasturelands to the Levites.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburbs.

World English Bible

The children of Israel gave to the Levites the cities with their pasture lands.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel give to the Levites the cities and their suburbs.