And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,
And Hilen with its surrounding pasturelands, Debir with its surrounding pasturelands,
This verse lists two more cities that were given to the Levites, along with the grazing lands around them for their livestock.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the post-exilic period when the Israelites were resettling after their return from Babylon, the text compiles detailed genealogies and lists of territories to preserve the nation's history and identity. This verse specifically mentions cities like Hilen and Debir as part of the Levitical cities assigned to the tribe of Levi, ensuring they had designated areas to live and serve God without needing to farm or own land like other tribes. These assignments fulfilled earlier instructions in the Law of Moses, emphasizing God's provision for those dedicated to priestly duties.
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