1 Chronicles 6:55 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, along with all the surrounding pasturelands around it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the Levites were given the city of Hebron and its surrounding lands as their inheritance in the territory of Judah.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, the narrative details the division of the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes after their conquest, with specific cities allocated to the Levites to support their role as priests and servants of God. Hebron, a historically significant city in the territory of Judah, was given to the descendants of Aaron along with its surrounding suburbs, ensuring they had a secure place to live and fulfill their sacred duties. This allocation reflected God's provision for the religious leaders in ancient Israel.

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