Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Merari, clan by clan, were allotted twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun. New Living Translation The descendants of Merari received by sacred lots twelve towns from the territories of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. English Standard Version To the Merarites according to their clans were allotted twelve cities out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Berean Standard Bible The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. King James Bible Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. New King James Version To the sons of Merari, throughout their families, they gave twelve cities from the tribe of Reuben, from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun. New American Standard Bible To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. NASB 1995 To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. NASB 1977 To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Legacy Standard Bible To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, the tribe of Gad, and the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Amplified Bible To the sons of Merari were given twelve cities by lot, according to their families, from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Christian Standard Bible The Merarites were assigned by lot twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun according to their families. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Merarites were assigned by lot 12 towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun according to their families. American Standard Version Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Contemporary English Version The Levite clan of Merari received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. English Revised Version Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. GOD'S WORD® Translation The families of Merari's descendants were given 12 cities chosen by lot from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Good News Translation In the same way, twelve towns in the territories of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun were assigned to the clan of Merari, family by family. International Standard Version The descendants of Merari were allotted 12 towns according to their families from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Majority Standard Bible The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. NET Bible The clans of Merari's descendants were allotted twelve cities within the territory of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. New Heart English Bible To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Webster's Bible Translation To the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. World English Bible To the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo the sons of Merari, for their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, by lot, [are] twelve cities. Young's Literal Translation To the sons of Merari, for their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, by lot, twelve cities. Smith's Literal Translation To the sons of Merari for their families from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulon, by lot, twelve cities. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd to the sons of Merari by families out of the tribe of Ruben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zabulon, they gave by lot twelve cities. Catholic Public Domain Version Then to the sons of Merari, according to their families, from the tribe of Reuben, and from the tribe of Gad, and from the tribe of Zebulun, they gave by lot twelve cities. New American Bible The other Kohathites obtained ten cities by lot for their clans from the tribe of Ephraim, from the tribe of Dan, and from the half-tribe of Manasseh. New Revised Standard Version To the Merarites according to their families were allotted twelve towns out of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben and out of the tribe of Dan and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To the children of Marari for their families, from the tribe of the house of Rubil, and from the tribe of the children of Gad, and from the tribe of the children of Zabalaun, thirteen cities in number. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, according to their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Brenton Septuagint Translation And to the sons of Merari according to their families there were given, by lot, twelve cities of the tribe of Ruben, of the tribe of Gad, and of the tribe of Zabulon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Territories for the Levites…62The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 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.… Cross References Joshua 21:27-33 This is what the Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: From the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan, a city of refuge for the manslayer, and Beeshterah—two cities, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, / Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands. ... Numbers 35:1-8 Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. ... Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. Joshua 13:14 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Joshua 13:33 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Joshua 21:1-3 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: Joshua 21:8 So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. Joshua 21:9-19 From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name / to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) ... Joshua 21:20-26 The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim / they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer, / Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. ... Joshua 21:34-40 This is what the Merarite clan (the rest of the Levites) were given: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Jokneam, Kartah, / Dimnah, and Nahalal—four cities, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz, ... Joshua 21:41-42 For the Levites, then, there were forty-eight cities in all, together with their pasturelands, within the territory of the Israelites. / Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. 1 Chronicles 6:54-60 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: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... 1 Chronicles 6:61-62 To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 1 Chronicles 6:64-65 So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. / 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, ... Treasury of Scripture To the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities. Merari. Genesis 46:11 And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Numbers 3:20 And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers. Joshua 21:7,34-40 The children of Merari by their families had out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities… Jump to Previous Allotted Children Cities Clan Decision Descendants Families Gad Lot Merari Merar'ites Reuben Throughout Towns Tribe Tribes Twelve Zebulun Zeb'ulunJump to Next Allotted Children Cities Clan Decision Descendants Families Gad Lot Merari Merar'ites Reuben Throughout Towns Tribe Tribes Twelve Zebulun Zeb'ulun1 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. The Merarites, according to their clans The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, the others being the Kohathites and the Gershonites. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle, and later the temple. The Merarites specifically were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This division of labor among the Levites highlights the organized and communal nature of Israelite worship and service to God. The mention of "according to their clans" indicates the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israel, which was crucial for maintaining order and fulfilling God’s commands regarding the priesthood and temple service. were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun Persons / Places / Events 1. Sons of MerariOne of the three main divisions of the Levites, descendants of Merari, the third son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's frames, bars, pillars, and bases. 2. Levites A tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the tabernacle and later the temple. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to dwell in. 3. Tribe of Reuben One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. They settled east of the Jordan River. 4. Tribe of Gad Another tribe of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob. They also settled east of the Jordan River. 5. Tribe of Zebulun A tribe of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob. They settled in the northern part of Canaan. Teaching Points God's Provision for His ServantsThe allocation of cities to the Levites demonstrates God's faithfulness in providing for those dedicated to His service. This reminds us that God will meet the needs of those who serve Him faithfully. The Importance of Community Support The Levites were supported by the other tribes, illustrating the importance of community and mutual support within the body of believers. We are called to support those in ministry and service. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles The sons of Merari had specific duties, and their faithfulness in these roles contributed to the overall functioning of the tabernacle. Each believer has a role in the body of Christ, and faithfulness in our duties is crucial. Inheritance Beyond Material Possessions The Levites' inheritance was not land but the privilege of serving God. This teaches us to value spiritual inheritance and service over material possessions. Unity Among God's People The distribution of cities among different tribes for the Levites shows the unity and cooperation required among God's people. We are reminded to work together harmoniously for God's purposes.(63) This verse is word for word the same as Joshua 21:7, omitting the one term "by lot."Verse 63. - The distribution of cities to the third branch of Levi's family, that of Merari, now follows. They are selected, four from each of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, Zebulun (Joshua 21:7, 34-40). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Merarites,לִבְנֵ֨י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son according to their families, לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָ֗ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people were allotted בַּגּוֹרָ֔ל (bag·gō·w·rāl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) twelve שְׁתֵּ֥ים (šə·têm) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) cities עָרִ֖ים (‘ā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement from the tribes מִמַּטֵּ֣ה (mim·maṭ·ṭêh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Reuben, רְ֠אוּבֵן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7205: Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc Gad, גָ֞ד (ḡāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet and Zebulun. זְבוּלֻן֙ (zə·ḇū·lun) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory Links 1 Chronicles 6:63 NIV1 Chronicles 6:63 NLT 1 Chronicles 6:63 ESV 1 Chronicles 6:63 NASB 1 Chronicles 6:63 KJV 1 Chronicles 6:63 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 6:63 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 6:63 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 6:63 French Bible 1 Chronicles 6:63 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:63 To the sons of Merari were given (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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