1 Chronicles 6:55
New International Version
They were given Hebron in Judah with its surrounding pasturelands.

New Living Translation
This territory included Hebron and its surrounding pasturelands in Judah,

English Standard Version
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands,

Berean Standard Bible
They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.

King James Bible
And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.

New King James Version
They gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, with its surrounding common-lands.

New American Standard Bible
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its pasture lands around it;

NASB 1995
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its pasture lands around it;

NASB 1977
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and its pasture lands around it;

Legacy Standard Bible
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, with its pasture lands all around it;

Amplified Bible
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture land;

Christian Standard Bible
They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands,

American Standard Version
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it;

Contemporary English Version
They received the town of Hebron in the territory of Judah and the pastureland around it.

English Revised Version
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They were given Hebron in the territory of Judah as well as the pastureland around it,

Good News Translation
This included Hebron in the territory of Judah and the pasture lands around it.

International Standard Version
Hebron in the territory of Judah was allotted to them, along with its surrounding suburbs.

Majority Standard Bible
They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.

NET Bible
They were allotted Hebron in the territory of Judah, as well as its surrounding pasturelands.

New Heart English Bible
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and its suburbs around it;

Webster's Bible Translation
And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and its suburbs around it.

World English Bible
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and its pasture lands around it;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they give to them Hebron in the land of Judah and its outskirts around it;

Young's Literal Translation
and they give to them Hebron in the land of Judah and its suburbs round about it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will give to them Hebron in the land of Judah, and its areas round about it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they gave them Hebron in the land of Juda, and the suburbs thereof round about:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, they gave Hebron, in the land of Judah, and its suburbs all around, to them,

New American Bible
was assigned Hebron in the land of Judah, with its adjacent pasture lands.

New Revised Standard Version
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasture lands,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and its suburbs round about it;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they gave them Khebruun in the land of Yehuda and all the hamlets that are around it that are in the land of Yehuda.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
to them they gave Hebron in the land of Judah, and the open land round about it;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they gave them Chebron in the land of Juda, and its suburbs round about it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Territories for the Levites
54Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: 55They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. 56But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.…

Cross References
Joshua 21:11-13
They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) / But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. / So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah,

1 Chronicles 6:54
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them:

1 Chronicles 6:56
But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.

1 Chronicles 6:57-60
So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. ...

1 Chronicles 6:61
To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:63-64
The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. / So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:65
They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

1 Chronicles 6:66-70
And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: / They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, / Jokmeam, Beth-horon, ...

1 Chronicles 6:71-76
The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. ...

1 Chronicles 6:77-81
The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. ...

1 Chronicles 6:49-53
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. / These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 6:33-38
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, / the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, / the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, ...

1 Chronicles 6:39-44
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, / the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, / the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.

Hebron.

Joshua 14:13
And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Joshua 15:13
And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

Joshua 21:11-13
And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it…

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














They were given
This phrase indicates a transfer of possession or inheritance. In the context of 1 Chronicles 6, it refers to the allocation of cities to the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties. The Hebrew root for "given" is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, bestow, or grant. This reflects God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to the Levites, ensuring they had a place to dwell and serve Him. It underscores the theme of divine providence and the importance of obedience to God's commands in distributing the land.

Hebron
Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the land of Judah. It is one of the oldest cities in the region and holds a rich heritage, being associated with patriarchs like Abraham, who dwelt there. The Hebrew name "חֶבְרוֹן" (Chevron) can mean "association" or "alliance," reflecting its role as a place of community and covenant. Hebron was also a city of refuge, emphasizing its importance as a place of safety and justice. Its allocation to the Levites highlights the city's spiritual significance and its role in Israel's religious life.

in the land of Judah
Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength. The phrase "in the land of Judah" situates Hebron geographically and tribally, indicating its belonging to the territory of Judah. Historically, Judah was a prominent tribe, producing kings like David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The land of Judah is often associated with praise and leadership, reflecting the tribe's role in guiding the nation spiritually and politically.

and its surrounding pasturelands
The inclusion of "surrounding pasturelands" indicates the provision of resources necessary for the Levites' sustenance. The Hebrew term for "pasturelands" is "מִגְרָשׁ" (migrash), referring to open lands used for grazing livestock. This allocation ensured that the Levites, who did not have a territorial inheritance like other tribes, could maintain their livelihood. It symbolizes God's care for His servants, providing for their physical needs as they fulfill their spiritual duties. The pasturelands also represent the abundance and generosity of God's provision, extending beyond mere survival to flourishing in His service.

(55, 56) Closely answering to Joshua 21:11-12.

(55) Hebron.--Josh., "the city of Arba, the father of the Anak, that is, Hebron."

In the land of Judah.--Josh., "hill-country" (har for ha'arec).

Suburbs.--The Hebrew migrashim, pastures or commons, as opposed to arable land (Authorised version, "fields;" Heb., sadeh). Numbers 35:3-5 defines the extent of the Levitical domain round the cities where they dwelt.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They were given
וַֽיִּתְּנ֥וּ (way·yit·tə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

Hebron
חֶבְר֖וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

in the land
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and its surrounding
סְבִיבֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯe·hā)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

pasturelands.
מִגְרָשֶׁ֖יהָ (miḡ·rā·še·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4054: A suburb, the area around a, building, the margin of the sea


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