Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs:
The descendants of Gershom were given cities from the half-tribe of Manasseh: Golan in Bashan with its surrounding pasturelands, and Ashtaroth with its surrounding pasturelands.
This verse describes how the Levite family of Gershom received specific cities and surrounding lands from the tribe of Manasseh as their inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of the detailed record of how the Levites (the priestly tribe) were given cities throughout Israel since they didn't receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead of owning large sections of land, the Levites were scattered among all the tribes in designated cities where they could serve God and teach the people. Golan was later designated as one of the cities of refuge where people could flee for protection.
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