1 Chronicles 6:81
New International Version
Heshbon and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

New Living Translation
Heshbon, and Jazer, each with its pasturelands.

English Standard Version
Heshbon with its pasturelands, and Jazer with its pasturelands.

Berean Standard Bible
Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

King James Bible
And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.

New King James Version
Heshbon with its common-lands, and Jazer with its common-lands.

New American Standard Bible
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.

NASB 1995
Heshbon with its pasture lands and Jazer with its pasture lands.

NASB 1977
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.

Legacy Standard Bible
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.

Amplified Bible
Heshbon and Jazer with their pasture lands.

Christian Standard Bible
Heshbon and its pasturelands, and Jazer and its pasturelands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Heshbon and its pasturelands, and Jazer and its pasturelands.

American Standard Version
and Heshbon with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

English Revised Version
and Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Heshbon with its pastureland, and Jazer with its pastureland.

Good News Translation
Heshbon, and Jazer.

International Standard Version
Heshbon with its surrounding suburbs, and Jazer with its surrounding suburbs.

Majority Standard Bible
Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

NET Bible
Heshbon and its pasturelands, and Jazer and its pasturelands.

New Heart English Bible
and Heshbon with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Heshbon with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

World English Bible
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Heshbon and its outskirts, and Jazer and its outskirts.

Young's Literal Translation
and Heshbon and its suburbs, and Jazer and its suburbs.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Heshbon and her areas, and Jazer and her areas.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Hesebon also with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

Catholic Public Domain Version
then too, Heshbon with its suburbs, and Jazer with its suburbs.

New American Bible
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.

New Revised Standard Version
Heshbon with its pasture lands, and Jazer with its pasture lands.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Jazer with its suburbs, and Heshbon with its suburbs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yezir and its hamlets, Kheshbon and its hamlets.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Heshbon with the open land about it, and Jazer with the open land about it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Esebon and her suburbs, and Jazer and her suburbs.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Territories for the Levites
80And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, 81 Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.

Cross References
Joshua 21:27-29
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. ...

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:

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 6:64-70
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. / And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: ...

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 6:77-80
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 6:66-69
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 6:61-63
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 6:65
They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

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 6:60
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.

1 Chronicles 6:57-59
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs.

Heshbon.

Numbers 21:25
And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages thereof.

Numbers 32:37
And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

Deuteronomy 2:24
Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.

Jazer.

Numbers 32:1,3
Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle; …

Joshua 13:25
And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah;

Joshua 21:39
Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all.

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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.














Heshbon
Heshbon was an ancient city located east of the Jordan River, in the territory that was allotted to the tribe of Reuben. It was originally a Moabite city before being conquered by the Amorite king Sihon, as recorded in Numbers 21:25-26. The Israelites, under Moses, defeated Sihon and took possession of Heshbon (Numbers 21:34-35). This city later became a Levitical city, designated for the Levites who were responsible for religious duties and teaching the law. Heshbon's strategic location made it a significant city in biblical times, often mentioned in the context of Israel's battles and territorial expansions.

and Jazer
Jazer was another city east of the Jordan, also within the territory given to the tribe of Gad. It was known for its fertile land and was a center for agriculture and livestock. The city was captured by the Israelites during their conquest of the Transjordan region (Numbers 21:32). Jazer is frequently mentioned in the context of the allotment of land to the tribes of Israel and the establishment of Levitical cities. The city’s agricultural prosperity is highlighted in Isaiah 16:8-9, where its vineyards are noted, indicating its economic importance.

together with their pasturelands
The mention of pasturelands indicates the provision for the Levites, who were given cities and surrounding lands to support their livelihood, as they did not receive a tribal inheritance like the other tribes (Numbers 35:2-3). These pasturelands were essential for grazing livestock, which was a primary source of sustenance and economic activity. The allocation of pasturelands reflects the practical needs of the Levites, ensuring they could maintain their flocks and herds while fulfilling their religious duties. This provision underscores the importance of supporting those dedicated to spiritual service, a principle echoed in the New Testament regarding the support of church leaders (1 Corinthians 9:13-14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Heshbon
A significant city in the territory of Reuben, originally a Moabite city. It was known for its strategic location and fertile lands.

2. Jazer
Another city in the territory of Reuben, known for its vineyards and agricultural productivity. It was also a Levitical city, meaning it was designated for the Levites, who were responsible for religious duties in Israel.

3. Pasturelands
These refer to the lands surrounding the cities that were used for grazing livestock. They were essential for the sustenance of the Levites and their families.
Teaching Points
God's Provision for His Servants
The allocation of cities and pasturelands to the Levites demonstrates God's care and provision for those who serve Him. Just as the Levites were provided for, believers today can trust in God's provision for their needs.

The Importance of Community Support
The Levites relied on the surrounding community for their sustenance, highlighting the importance of supporting those in ministry. Christians are encouraged to support their church leaders and workers.

Stewardship of Resources
The mention of pasturelands underscores the importance of managing resources wisely. Believers are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to them, whether it be land, finances, or talents.

Historical Continuity and Faithfulness
The cities of Heshbon and Jazer remind us of God's faithfulness throughout history. Reflecting on God's past faithfulness can strengthen our faith in His promises today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Heshbon,
חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙ (ḥeš·bō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2809: Heshbon -- a place East of the Jordan

and Jazer,
יַעְזֵ֖יר (ya‘·zêr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3270: Jazer -- a place East of the Jordan

together with
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

their pasturelands.
מִגְרָשֶֽׁיהָ׃ (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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