1 Chronicles 6:80
New International Version
and from the tribe of Gad they received Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,

New Living Translation
And from the territory of Gad, they received Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,

English Standard Version
and out of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasturelands, Mahanaim with its pasturelands,

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

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

New King James Version
And from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its common-lands, Mahanaim with its common-lands,

New American Standard Bible
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

NASB 1995
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

NASB 1977
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

Legacy Standard Bible
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and Mahanaim with their pasture lands,

Christian Standard Bible
From the tribe of Gad they received Ramoth in Gilead and its pasturelands, Mahanaim and its pasturelands,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From the tribe of Gad they received Ramoth in Gilead and its pasturelands, Mahanaim and its pasturelands,

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

English Revised Version
and out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From the tribe of Gad, they received Ramoth in Gilead with its pastureland, Mahanaim with its pastureland,

Good News Translation
In the territory of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,

International Standard Version
From the tribe of Gad were allotted Ramoth in Gilead with its surrounding suburbs, Mahanaim with its surrounding suburbs,

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

NET Bible
Within the territory of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and its pasturelands, Mahanaim and its pasturelands,

New Heart English Bible
and out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its suburbs, and Mahanaim with its suburbs,

Webster's Bible Translation
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,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and its outskirts, and Mahanaim and its outskirts,

Young's Literal Translation
and from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and its suburbs, and Mahanaim and its suburbs,

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and her areas, and Mahanaim and her areas.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover also out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Galaad and its suburbs, and Manaim with its suburbs;

Catholic Public Domain Version
indeed also, from the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead and its suburbs, and Mahanaim with its suburbs;

New American Bible
From the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,

New Revised Standard Version
and out of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with its pasture lands, Mahanaim with its pasture lands,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ramoth with its suburbs, Mahlam with its suburbs,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ramuth and its hamlets, Makhlam and its hamlets
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and out of the tribe of Gad: Ramoth in Gilead with the open land about it, and Mahanaim with the open land about it,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Out of the tribe of Gad; Rammoth Galaad and her suburbs, and Maanaim and her suburbs,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

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 4:41-43
Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east / to which a manslayer could flee after killing his neighbor unintentionally without prior malice. To save one’s own life, he could flee to one of these cities: / Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites.

Joshua 20:1-9
Then the LORD said to Joshua, / “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
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 6:66-70
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 6:61-65
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. / The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. ...

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 6:55-56
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.

Hebrews 7:11-17
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 7:1-10
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time. ...

Hebrews 7:18-28
So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless / (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. / And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath, ...

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,


Treasury of Scripture

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

Ramoth.

1 Chronicles 6:73
And Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs:

Joshua 21:38,39
And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs, …

1 Kings 22:3-28
And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? …

Mahanaim.

Genesis 32:2
And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

Joshua 21:38
And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with her suburbs,

2 Samuel 17:24,27
Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him…

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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.














And from the tribe of Gad
The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Gad was one of the tribes that settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in the region known as Gilead. This location was chosen because of its suitability for their large herds and flocks. The tribe of Gad was known for its warriors, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:8, where they are described as brave and skilled in battle. The allocation of cities to the Levites from the tribe of Gad reflects the broader distribution of Levitical cities among the tribes of Israel, as commanded by God to ensure the Levites had places to live and serve throughout the land.

they were given Ramoth in Gilead
Ramoth in Gilead was a significant city located in the territory of Gad. It served as one of the cities of refuge, as outlined in Deuteronomy 4:43 and Joshua 20:8, where individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter could seek asylum. This city was strategically important due to its location in the Transjordan region, making it a key military and administrative center. Ramoth in Gilead is also mentioned in the context of various battles, such as in 1 Kings 22, where King Ahab of Israel sought to reclaim it from the Arameans. The city's role as a city of refuge highlights the biblical theme of justice and mercy, providing a place of protection and fair trial.

Mahanaim
Mahanaim was another city in the territory of Gad, located east of the Jordan River. The name "Mahanaim" means "two camps," and it is first mentioned in Genesis 32:2, where Jacob encounters angels of God and names the place Mahanaim. This city later became significant during the reign of King David. In 2 Samuel 17:24, David fled to Mahanaim during Absalom's rebellion, and it served as his temporary capital. The city's dual significance as both a spiritual and political center underscores its importance in Israel's history. Mahanaim's location in Gilead made it a natural stronghold and a place of refuge, reflecting God's provision and protection for His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tribe of Gad
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah. The tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River.

2. Ramoth in Gilead
A city of refuge located in the territory of Gad. It was a significant Levitical city and played a role in various biblical events, including being a site of refuge and a battleground.

3. Mahanaim
A city in the territory of Gad, known for its historical and spiritual significance. It was a place where Jacob encountered angels and later became a Levitical city.
Teaching Points
God's Provision for His People
The allocation of cities to the Levites, including those from the tribe of Gad, demonstrates God's provision and care for those who serve Him. It reminds us of His faithfulness in providing for our needs.

Significance of Cities of Refuge
Ramoth in Gilead as a city of refuge illustrates God's justice and mercy. It serves as a reminder of the refuge we find in Christ, our ultimate place of safety and forgiveness.

Spiritual Encounters and Their Impact
Mahanaim's history as a place of divine encounter encourages us to seek and recognize God's presence in our lives. It challenges us to be open to spiritual experiences that can strengthen our faith.

Heritage and Legacy
The mention of these cities in the context of the Levites' inheritance underscores the importance of spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And from the tribe
וּמִ֨מַּטֵּה־ (ū·mim·maṭ·ṭêh-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Gad
גָ֔ד (ḡāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet

[they were given]
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

Ramoth
רָאמ֥וֹת (rā·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7216: Ramoth -- 'heights', the name of several cities in Israel

in Gilead,
בַּגִּלְעָ֖ד (bag·gil·‘āḏ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

Mahanaim,
מַחֲנַ֖יִם (ma·ḥă·na·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4266: Mahanaim -- 'two camps', a place East of the Jordan


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