1 Chronicles 6:54New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Now these are their settlements according to their camps within their borders. To the sons of Aaron of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the [first] lot),
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Now these [are] their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, for theirs was the [first] lot,
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Now these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the [first] lot),
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Now these [are] their dwelling-places throughout their castles in their limits, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— And these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments, within their borders. For the sons of Aaron, of the family of the Kohathites, for theirs was the lot;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— And, these, are their dwelling-places, according to their encampments, in their boundary,—pertaining to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, for, theirs, was the lot:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— And these [are] their dwellings, throughout their towers, in their borders, of the sons of Aaron, of the family of the Kohathite, for theirs was the lot;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— And these are their dwelling places by the towns and confines, to wit, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Caathites: for they fell to them by lot.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— And these are the dwelling places of them throughout their townes and coastes, euen of the sonnes of Aaron for the familie of the Kohathites, for the lot was theirs.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Now these [are] their dwelling places, throughout their castels in their coasts, of the sonnes of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Now these are the names of the cities which they were assigned for the families throughout their boundaries, to the sons of Aaron, of the family of the Kohathites; for theirs was the first lot.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— And these [are] their residences in their villages, in their coasts, to the sons of Aaron, to their family the Caathites: for they had the lot.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— Now these [are] their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aharon, of the families of the Qehathim: for theirs was the lot. |
Now these
x428 (0428) Complementאֵלֶּה'el-leh{ale'-leh}
Prolonged from H0411; these or those.
[ are] their dwelling places
4186 {4186} Primeמוֹשָׁבmowshab{mo-shawb'}
From H3427; a seat; figuratively a site; abstractly a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication population.
throughout their castles
2918 {2918} Primeטִירָהtiyrah{tee-raw'}
Feminine of (an equivalent to) H2905; a wall; hence a fortress or a hamlet.
in their coasts,
1366 {1366} Primeגְּבוּלg@buwl{gheb-ool'}
From H1379; properly a cord (as twisted), that is, (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed.
of the sons
1121 {1121} Primeבֵּןben{bane}
From H1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like H0001, H0251, etc.).
of
´Ahárön
אַהֲרֹן,
175 {0175} Primeאַהֲרֹן'Aharown{a-har-one'}
Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.
of the families
4940 {4940} Primeמִשְׁפָּחָהmishpachah{mish-paw-khaw'}
From H8192 (compare H8198); a family, that is, circle of relatives; figuratively a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people.
of the
Kæhäŧîm
קְהָתִים:
6956 {6956} PrimeקְהָתִיQohathiy{ko-haw-thee'}
Patronymic from H6955; a Kohathite (collectively) or descendant of Kehath.
for
x3588 (3588) Complementכִּיkiy{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
theirs was
x1961 (1961) Complementהָיָהhayah{haw-yaw'}
A primitive root (compare H1933); to exist, that is, be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary).
the lot.
1486 {1486} Primeגּוֹרָלgowral{go-rawl'}
From an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone); properly a pebble, that is, a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot). |
1 Chronicles 6:54-81
_ _ We have here an account of the Levites' cities. They are here called their castles (1 Chronicles 6:54), not only because walled and fortified, and well guarded by the country (for it is the interest of every nation to protect its ministers), but because they and their possessions were, in a particular manner, the care of the divine providence: as God was their portion, so God was their protection; and a cottage will be a castle to those that abide under the shadow of the Almighty. This account is much the same with that which we had, Jos. 21. We need not be critical in comparing them (what good will it do us?) nor will it do any hurt to the credit of the holy scripture if the names of some of the places be not spelt just the same here as they were there. We know it is common for cities to have several names. Sarum and Salisbury, Salop and Shrewsbury, are more unlike than Hilen (1 Chronicles 6:58) and Holon (Joshua 21:15), Ashan (1 Chronicles 6:59) and Ain (Joshua 21:16), Alemeth (1 Chronicles 6:60) and Almon (Joshua 21:18); and time changes names. We are only to observe that in this appointment of cities for the Levites God took care, 1. For the accomplishment of dying Jacob's prediction concerning this tribe, that it should be scattered in Israel, Genesis 49:7. 2. For the diffusing of the knowledge of himself and his law to all parts of the land of Israel. Every tribe had Levites' cities in it; and so every room was furnished with a candle, so that none could be ignorant of his duty but it was either his own fault or the Levites'. 3. For a comfortable maintenance for those that ministered in holy things. Besides their tithes and offerings, they had glebe-lands and cities of their own to dwell in. Some of the most considerable cities of Israel fell to the Levites' lot. Every tribe had benefit by the Levites, and therefore every tribe must contribute to their support. Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teacheth, and do it cheerfully. |
1 Chronicles 6:54
Castles — So called, not only because, walled and well guarded by the country; but because they and their possessions were in a particular manner the care of divine providence. As God was their portion, so God was their protector. And a cottage will be a castle to those that abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The lot — Or, the first lot. |
1 Chronicles 6:54
Now these [are] their (l) dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the (m) lot.
(l) Or, cities which were given to the Levites.
(m) They were first appointed, and prepared for. |
- these are:
Numbers 35:1-8 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan [near] Jericho, saying, ... And the cities which ye shall give [shall be] of the possession of the children of Israel: from [them that have] many ye shall give many; but from [them that have] few ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according to his inheritance which he inheriteth.
Joshua 21:3-8 And the children of Israel gave unto the Levites out of their inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and their suburbs. ... And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.
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- castles:
Genesis 25:16 These [are] the sons of Ishmael, and these [are] their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
Numbers 31:10 And they burnt all their cities wherein they dwelt, and all their goodly castles, with fire.
Psalms 69:25 Let their habitation be desolate; [and] let none dwell in their tents.
Proverbs 18:10-11 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. ... The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
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- of the families:
Joshua 21:4-5 And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the children of Aaron the priest, [which were] of the Levites, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities. ... And the rest of the children of Kohath [had] by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.
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- for theirs:
Joshua 21:4 And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the children of Aaron the priest, [which were] of the Levites, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities.
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