1 Chronicles 6:68
1 Chronicles 6:68 in Multiple Translations
Jokmeam, Beth-horon,
And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs,
and Jokmeam with its suburbs, and Beth-horon with its suburbs,
And Jokmeam with its outskirts, and Beth-horon with its outskirts,
Jokmeam, Beth Horon,
Iokmeam also and her suburbes, and Bethhoron with her suburbes,
and Jokmeam and its suburbs, and Beth-Horan and its suburbs,
Jokmeam with its pasture lands, Beth Horon with its pasture lands,
And Jokmeam with its suburbs, and Beth-horon with its suburbs,
Jecmaan also with its suburbs, and Beth-horon in like manner,
Jokmeam, Beth-Horon,
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Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:68
Context — Territories for the Levites
68Jokmeam, Beth-horon,
69Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. 70And from the half-tribe of Manasseh the rest of the clans of the Kohathites were given Aner and Bileam, together with their pasturelands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:22 | Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
| 2 | Joshua 16:5 | This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 13:18 | another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness. |
| 4 | Joshua 10:11 | As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 4:12 | Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam; |
1 Chronicles 6:68 Summary
In 1 Chronicles 6:68, we see God providing for the Kohathites, a clan of the Levites, by giving them cities like Jokmeam and Beth-horon. This shows us that God cares for the needs of His people and wants to provide for them, just like He promises in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is our provider and that He wants to take care of us, just like He took care of the Kohathites. By trusting in God's provision, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He will meet our needs, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Jokmeam and Beth-horon in 1 Chronicles 6:68?
Jokmeam and Beth-horon were cities given to the Kohathites, a clan of the Levites, as part of their territory, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:68, highlighting God's provision for His people, similar to what is seen in Deuteronomy 18:8 and Joshua 21:1-45.
Why were these cities given to the Kohathites?
The cities, including Jokmeam and Beth-horon, were given to the Kohathites as part of God's promise to provide for the Levites, who did not receive a large portion of land like the other tribes, as mentioned in Numbers 18:21-24 and Deuteronomy 10:9.
What can we learn from the distribution of cities in 1 Chronicles 6:68?
The distribution of cities to the Kohathites teaches us about God's fairness and provision, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:68, and reminds us that God cares for the needs of His people, as stated in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19.
How does 1 Chronicles 6:68 relate to the overall narrative of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 6:68 is part of a larger narrative about the organization and distribution of the tribes of Israel, highlighting God's sovereignty and provision for His people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1-9, and setting the stage for the rest of the book, which focuses on the reign of King David, as seen in 1 Chronicles 10-29.
Reflection Questions
- What does the provision of cities like Jokmeam and Beth-horon reveal about God's character and His relationship with the Levites?
- How can I apply the principle of God's provision, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:68, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do you think the cities of Jokmeam and Beth-horon played in the spiritual and cultural life of the Kohathites, and what can we learn from this?
- In what ways can we, like the Kohathites, trust in God's provision and care for our needs, as stated in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:25-34?
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