1 Chronicles 6:80

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,

American Standard Version (1901)

and out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs, and Mahanaim with its suburbs,

Bible in Basic English

And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its outskirts, and Mahanaim with its outskirts,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Moreover also out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad and its suburbs, and Manaim with its suburbs;

Free Bible Version

and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,

Geneva Bible 1599

And out of the tribe of Gad Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbes, and Mahanaim with her suburbes,

King James (Authorized) Version

And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs,

Translation for Translators

From the tribe of Gad, they were allotted cities and towns and pastureland near Ramoth in the Gilead region, the cities of Mahanaim,

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Levites received from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasturelands, Mahanaim with its pasturelands,

Noah Webster Bible

And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs, and Mahanaim with its suburbs,

World English Bible

and out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

Young's Literal Translation

and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and its suburbs, and Mahanaim and its suburbs,

Context

Territories for the Levites

⁷⁹Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.⁸⁰And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,⁸¹Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

Summary

This verse highlights the significance of the Levitical cities given to the tribe of Levi as a possession within the land of Israel. It emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to provide for the Levites, who were set apart for priestly duties and had no inheritance like the other tribes. The allocation of these cities ensured that the Levites had places to live and serve the Lord, showcasing God's faithfulness in providing for those dedicated to His service. This verse underscores the importance of honoring and supporting those called to ministry, recognizing their unique role in the community of believers.

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